CBAM Actual Values: Preparing Compliant Data and Obtaining Verification

How non-EU producers and EU importers can move from estimates to verified actuals for the CBAM definitive phase

As CBAM enters its definitive phase from 1 January 2026, the quality of embedded emissions data becomes commercially and operationally critical. In this webinar, we break down what “actual values” mean in practice, what a compliant data pack looks like, and how verification works so your emissions data can be used confidently in CBAM declarations.

This session is designed to be practical. We focus on the end-to-end workflow: setting up monitoring, producing product-level embedded emissions figures, compiling evidence, and getting verification done efficiently to reduce rework, delays, and default-value exposure.

What we will cover

• Actual values vs default values: when actual values are used, and why verification readiness matters

• What “CBAM-compliant” data looks like: defining system boundaries, production routes, and data traceability

• Common pitfalls: missing precursor data, inconsistent activity data, weak meter controls, unsupported emission factors

• How verification works: engagement planning, evidence testing, site visits, findings, corrective actions, and final opinion

• How to prepare now: a step-by-step readiness checklist for 2026 data collection and verification

Who should attend

• Operators of non-EU installations producing CBAM goods (steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers)

• EU importers and indirect customs representatives responsible for CBAM declarations wanting to learn more about how to interpret and assess CBAM installation data

• Sustainability, compliance, finance, and operations teams involved in emissions quantification and audit support

What you will leave with

• A practical checklist for monitoring plan + controls (what to implement in operations, not just on paper)

• A clear view of the evidence verifiers typically request and how to organise it

• A realistic understanding of verification timelines and sequencing so you can plan resources

Speaker

• Nick Ogilvie

• Product Manager & CBAM Lead, CarbonChain

• Nick Ogilvie is a Product Manager and CBAM specialist at CarbonChain, working with importers and producers to build robust product emissions data and get ready for CBAM compliance. He combines a technical engineering background in clean energy supply chains with financial and sustainability audit experience from PwC, and focuses on practical, scalable implementation of carbon accounting solutions.