This checklist helps producers generate CBAM-ready, installation-level emissions data that your EU customers can rely on.
A) Installation and product definitions
Collect:
Installation name, address, operator contact name and details
Covered CBAM goods (what you make covered by EU CBAM CN Codes)
Production routes per product (route-specific, not blended unless required)
Reporting period (12-months of data, updated on a quarterly basis)
B) Activity data (what drives emissions)
Prepare (route-specific where possible):
Fuel consumption by type (and units)
Electricity consumption (and how it’s sourced/allocated)
Process inputs relevant to production (materials, reagents)
Production volumes (tonnes output per product and route)
C) Calculation structure (so data is explainable)
Document and prepare a clear Monitoring Methodology containing the:
System boundaries (what you include/exclude)
Allocation rules if multiple products share processes
Data sources (meters, invoices, production logs)
Quality checks (who reviews, how anomalies are handled)
D) Precursor / input emissions (if relevant to your goods)
Track and keep in very close contact with your suppliers over:
key inputs/precursors used
which suppliers provide actual emissions data
how you handle unknowns (and what assumptions you apply; particularly default values)
E) Evidence pack (pre-/verification-ready)
Maintain:
supporting documents references
change log (what changed and why)
internal sign-off record & ownership structure
What “good” looks like
Route-specific, installation-level numbers with a clear methodology covering both emissions intensities and benchmarks.
A repeatable weekly/monthly/quarterly data capture process.
Minimal manual rework at reporting & verification time.