CBAM System Boundaries & Precursors
Getting system boundaries and precursor emissions right in your CBAM calculation.
CBAM System Boundaries & Precursors
CBAM embedded emissions depend on correctly defined system boundaries and, for many goods, the emissions of precursor materials used in production. Getting these wrong distorts the result. Social Lab helps you set boundaries and account for precursors in line with the methodology.
Your end-to-end CBAM compliance partner
Collection and calculation of CBAM emissions data, and preparation of quarterly and annual CBAM reports in line with EU requirements.
Assessment of CBAM costs based on embedded emissions and EU carbon prices, and identification of emission reduction opportunities to minimize future carbon costs.
Preparation of documentation required for CBAM verification, and coordination and support during third-party verification and annual compliance.
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CBAM System Boundaries & Precursors — questions we get
What is a system boundary?
The defined scope of processes whose emissions count toward a product’s embedded emissions.
What are precursors?
Input materials whose own embedded emissions are carried into the final covered good under the methodology.
Why is this hard to get right?
Boundaries and precursor accounting must follow the methodology precisely to avoid distorting results.
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