CBAM & EU Trade Compliance Archives - Bernard Business Consulting

08 Sep 26

EU CBAM 2026 Update: A Practical Guide for Malaysian Manufacturers Exporting to Europe

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The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is now a live commercial issue for Malaysian manufacturers exporting selected carbon-intensive products to the European Union. Although the legal CBAM obligation normally sits with the EU importer, Malaysian producers must provide the emissions data that importers need to declare embedded emissions and…

10 Jul 26

Product Carbon Footprint Data Gaps: How to Fix Them for ISO 14067, CBAM and DPP Readiness

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Takeaways Product Carbon Footprint data is often incomplete because companies rely on supplier estimates, inconsistent activity data and legacy spreadsheets. The most common gaps include missing supplier data, weak activity data, inconsistent emission factors, unclear system boundaries and poor documentation. Better data governance improves ISO 14067 reporting quality and makes…

10 Jul 26

EU Digital Product Passport Under ESPR: What Malaysian Exporters Need to Know

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Takeaways The EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) is moving from regulatory concept to operational reality. Under ESPR, the European Commission is required to set up the DPP Registry by 19 July 2026. ESPR applies to products placed on the EU market, including imports from Malaysia. Product-specific requirements will be introduced…

30 Jan 26

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…

16 Jan 26

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.…

07 Nov 25

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…

06 Oct 25

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…

09 Apr 24

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…

26 Oct 23

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…