During our business meeting in Warsaw on November 12, we specifically emphasized that CBAM is becoming one of the most serious challenges for Ukrainian exports, while the European Commission’s decision on a possible exemption for Ukraine remains open.
Today, Taras Kachka confirmed in his interview exactly the points we discussed within the Association:
Key points:
- By the end of the year, the European Commission is expected to consider the impact of CBAM on Ukraine. There is political understanding, but no official proposal has yet been presented.
- CBAM serves as a source of own resources for the European Commission. Therefore, any decision regarding Ukraine will certainly not be easy.
- Ukrainian businesses submit the highest number of CBAM reports among all third countries, which increases Brussels’ attention to our data.
- The key issue is not only a potential postponement, but also Ukraine’s carbon pricing model and its readiness to build a полноценна system of climate policy aligned with the EU.
- Ukraine cannot take on higher climate commitments than 65% — the actual emissions reduction of up to 73% is the result of industrial destruction rather than the development of a green economy.
What’s next?
Taras Kachka announced an initiative to establish a joint working group between the government and business to develop tools for adaptation to CBAM.
For us as an Association, this is both an opportunity and a responsibility: to be among those shaping the market position, rather than merely observing the process from the sidelines.
We will continue our work on CBAM and keep our members informed about every important development.