CBAM Compliance Checklist

A 7-step interactive guide to EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism compliance in Business Central. Your progress is automatically saved in your browser.

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CBAM Compliance Checklist

Complete these 7 steps to prepare your Business Central environment for EU CBAM reporting

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Step 1
Enable Sustainability Module
Verify the Microsoft Sustainability extension is installed and enabled in BC. Navigate to Sustainability Setup to confirm activation.
Step 2
Configure Chart of Sustainability Accounts
Create accounts for Scope 1 (direct), Scope 2 (energy), and Scope 3 (supply chain) emissions. Scope 3 typically represents 70-90% of total emissions.
Step 3
Set Up Emission Factors
Define emission factors to convert activities to CO2 equivalents. Use industry benchmarks for Cement, Iron & Steel, Aluminum, Fertilizers, Hydrogen, and Electricity.
Step 4
Map CBAM Product Categories
Map your imported items to the 6 CBAM categories: Cement, Iron & Steel, Aluminum, Fertilizers, Electricity, and Hydrogen. This links your BC items to reporting requirements.
Step 5
Configure Vendor Emission Data
Set up emission data collection from your non-EU suppliers. Request actual emission data or use default values until supplier-specific data is available.
Step 6
Enable Audit Trail & Reminders
Enable automatic audit logging for compliance documentation. Set up quarterly deadline reminders (Q1: Apr 30, Q2: Jul 31, Q3: Oct 31, Q4: Jan 31).
Step 7
Review Readiness Scorecard
Check your CBAM Readiness Scorecard to verify compliance status. Aim for 80%+ (green) before your first quarterly reporting deadline. Export audit trail for records.
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