Embedded emissions

The greenhouse gases released while making a product, up to the point it leaves the factory.

Embedded emissions are the basis of CBAM charges. Importers need the figures from their non-EU producers.

Find providers and guides

• CBAM providers
• CBAM reporting software

Related terms

• CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism)
• Emission factor

Guides

• CBAM reporting software and help for importers: what you need in 2026

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Reviewed 14 October 2026. General information, not legal advice.