12.22.22

Carbon border adjustment mechanism

Multiple countries internationally have been reviewing their fiscal policies with a view to advancing specific environmental agendas. This has been an evident global trend during 2022 and we expect this to continue in 2023.  

Europe is no exception.  

On 13 December 2022, a provisional agreement to implement an EU Carbon Adjustment Mechanism, which would be effective from 1 October 2023, with plans for a transition period, was proposed. The European Commission will look to spearhead the programme.  

The mechanism would operate by applying a price on emissions relating to a wide range of goods. The underlying aim behind the proposal appears to be to reduce carbon leakage.  

Tungsten will follow any developments in relation to the implementation of the proposed carbon border mechanism.