First CBAM price announced: €75.36 per tonne CO₂ (Q1 2026)

The European Commission has released the first official CBAM certificate price, set at €75.36 per tonne of CO₂ for Q1 2026, marking a shift from reporting to real financial exposure. Based on the EU ETS average price, the benchmark allows companies to quantify carbon costs, model scenarios, and inform sourcing and investment decisions. Although certificate purchases begin in 2027, quarterly pricing signals rising pressure on importers of CBAM goods to integrate carbon costs into procurement, pricing, and decarbonization strategies.
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