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CBAM Definitive Phase 2026 Malaysian Manufacturers Exporting to EU Must Prepare Now

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Takeaways CBAM definitive phase began 1 January 2026, mandating emissions declarations and certificate surrenders by EU importers for Malaysian exports. Shift from transitional reporting-only to verified annual reports, financial costs, and penalties up to €100/tCO₂e. Producers must supply verified installation emissions data, update contracts, and decarbonise to support compliance. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) […]

How ISO 14064, 14067, and 14068 Drive Business Growth and ESG Success in Malaysia

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Takeaways Transitioning to a low-carbon model allows you to adapt to strict international policies and avoid losing market access in regions like the EU. Verified carbon data is becoming essential for international trade. Adopting these standards prepares your business for the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF) and the carbon tax. It also helps your business […]

ESG and Sustainability in Malaysia: Your Guide to Navigating the Climate Transition Risk of Carbon Tax

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The landscape of corporate responsibility in Malaysia is undergoing a fundamental transformation. For years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives have been viewed as aspirational targets. Today, with the impending implementation of a carbon tax, these initiatives are rapidly becoming operational imperatives. As sustainability practitioners at Bernard Business Consulting, we see this development not merely […]

CBAM 2025: Key Updates Malaysian Companies Must Know to Secure EU Market Access

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Takeaways 50 tonne threshold introduced, but electricity and hydrogen remain fully covered. Annual reporting deadline set for 30 September of the following year. Carbon costs abroad recognised with reductions in certificates. Certificates for 2026 imports available in 2027, tied to EU ETS prices. Penalties strengthened with lighter fines for minor breaches. Some goods excluded, but […]

Three Lessons Learned: The Delay of First CBAM Reports and Future Compliance

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Why did the European Commission announce the opportunity of delayed submissions? On 29 January 2024, the European Commission (“EC”) granted an opportunity for importers to delay their first Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (“CBAM”) reporting (Q4 2023), which was supposed to be due on 31 January 2024. This announcement was made due to the technical problems […]

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – What Do Business Leaders Need to Know?

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The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a carbon pricing tool to put a fair price on the carbon emitted during the production of carbon-intensive goods entering the European Union (EU) and to encourage cleaner industrial production in non-EU countries. CBAM is one of the components of the EU Green Deal, which aims […]

CBAM Definitive Phase 2026 Malaysian Manufacturers Exporting to EU Must Prepare Now

How ISO 14064, 14067, and 14068 Drive Business Growth and ESG Success in Malaysia

ESG and Sustainability in Malaysia: Your Guide to Navigating the Climate Transition Risk of Carbon Tax

CBAM 2025: Key Updates Malaysian Companies Must Know to Secure EU Market Access

Three Lessons Learned: The Delay of First CBAM Reports and Future Compliance

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – What Do Business Leaders Need to Know?

Science Based Targets Initiative: Why SBTi is the Definitive Roadmap for Corporate Climate Action in 2026

CBAM Definitive Phase 2026 Malaysian Manufacturers Exporting to EU Must Prepare Now

A Malaysian Business Leader’s Guide to ISO 14068 Carbon Neutrality Standard to Achieve ESG Excellence