With the entry into force of the Carbon Border Adjustment
Mechanism (CBAM), EU companies are equipped with new reporting and
customs obligations during procurement. This ties up many
purchasing teams valuable resources for e.g. emissions documentation and
Notifications from authorities. Thanks to the cooperation with FACTUREE, specialist for
digital procurement, these obligations do not apply to companies at all.
first. This is because FACTUREE is based in Germany and acts as the sole
contractual partner - therefore it is not the customer but FACTUREE CBAM-
when it comes to imports from third countries. Customers benefit
nevertheless benefit from a comprehensive network of local, national and
international manufacturing partners - without being CBAM-relevant themselves.
The CBAM is a core element of European climate policy and is intended to prevent
Energy-intensive production relocated to countries with lower CO₂ requirements
be. It affects key product groups such as aluminum, steel and cement.
Companies that import these goods directly from non-EU countries must
not only their own emissions, but also the emissions along their supply chain.
non-European supply chain in detail. The EU regulation has been in force since
1.10.2023 - with a transitional phase until 31.12.2025. From 1.1.2026 onwards
the actual implementation phase with the trading of CBAM certificates and
financial compensation payments for emissions.
Companies that manufacture components such as precision turned parts, castings or complex
assemblies themselves via third countries must then obtain the
CO₂ path from the raw material to the finished part. Without detailed
Supplier data and standardized reporting processes, even small gaps in the documentation can lead to considerable bureaucratic effort and the risk of
and fines - which can indirectly affect the efficiency of the supply chain.
Complete relief through full-service procurement model
The specialist for digital procurement FACTUREE offers purchasing departments a way out of the regulatory pressure of CBAM. "For our customers this means
CBAM can actually be completely indifferent to you as a buyer, as you are not even
as an importer - we assume this role for deliveries from non-EU countries.
countries completely for you. Because we are the sole contractual partner and take care of
everything - from issue notification to customs clearance - and you can rely on your
core business," explains Mario Sussmann, Head of Logistics at
FACTUREE.
FACTUREE has a global network of more than 2,000 manufacturing partners and provides its customers with an all-in-one procurement solution.
ready: from consulting to the search for the most suitable solution for the requirement
from the production process to the delivery of the finished drawing parts. This includes both
manufacturers from Germany as well as from other countries - namely
always on those that are best suited to the requirement. The company handles all administrative and operational steps of procurement for customers, including - if necessary, as imported from third countries
all customs and CBAM-relevant obligations such as documentation, compliance and processing. FACTUREE ensures that all component sources of supply and their CO₂ data are seamlessly recorded, validated and reported on time.
This reduction in workload noticeably increases the efficiency of purchasing teams. Time that would otherwise be spent researching data, coordinating with suppliers and setting up internal
compliance structures is now available for strategic tasks.
available. However, this not only frees up operating capacity, but also
expensive sanctions avoided.
Reliable budget planning and no hidden risks
At the same time, FACTUREE's pricing model offers financial predictability. The final procurement price includes all CBAM costs, so that there are no additional costs.
claims or complicated recalculations.
"Our pricing ensures that all CBAM costs are covered from the outset.
are covered. This allows procurement teams to remain 100 percent focused - without
No need to think about additional fees or compliance costs. This makes companies much more agile and significantly frees up resources," explains Mario
Sussmann.
