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EU states back counting Article 6 credits towards CBAM payments

Published 14:11 on March 27, 2026 / Last updated at 15:22 on March 27, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (Paris Article 6/PACM)

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EU member states signaled international carbon credits should be recognised as a CO2 price paid in foreign countries when calculating importers’ Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) liabilities, according to a draft joint position that also proposes a two-year limit for any temporary suspension of goods.
EU member states signaled international carbon credits should be recognised as a CO2 price paid in foreign countries when calculating importers’ Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) liabilities, according to a draft joint position that also proposes a two-year limit for any temporary suspension of goods.


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