Green Transformation with a CBAM-Compliant Emissions Calculation System

The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM, known as SKDM in Turkish) is reshaping international trade rules. For economies like Türkiye, where exports to the EU are strategically important, this is not only an environmental policy topic but also a business continuity and competitiveness issue.

3pmetrics provides a CBAM-compliant emissions calculation system that enables accurate, transparent, and standards-based carbon reporting. As an accredited partner of the Ministry of Trade’s Responsible program and a stakeholder in TÜBİTAK Green Mentorship, 3pmetrics combines digitalization and green transformation for industry.

About the System

Under the EU Green Deal and Fit for 55 package, CBAM aims to align the carbon cost of imported goods with domestic production. In this context, data-driven reporting is essential to avoid unnecessary financial burden and protect market share.

The system calculates direct and indirect emissions at product level and tracks embedded emissions from electricity, raw materials, and intermediates.

How It Works in Detail

Embedded emissions are central to CBAM. A software-based approach processes complex datasets in line with ISO 14064-1 and the GHG Protocol, clearly separates direct and indirect emissions, and reduces manual errors through ERP, meter, and invoice integrations.

Using actual facility data instead of default values is critical for lowering carbon cost. The system therefore produces product-specific emission values at CN code level.

Key Features

Modular architecture
Automated CBAM template outputs
Up-to-date emission factor library
Scenario analysis
Audit traceability
Multi-site support

Main Application Areas

The system is widely used in CBAM sectors such as iron and steel, cement, aluminum, fertilizers, energy, and hydrogen. It is also valuable for foreign trade companies and customs consultancies that need transparent supply-chain data management.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is using such a system mandatory?

What is mandatory is accurate, verifiable, and traceable reporting. A dedicated system operationalizes these requirements reliably.

Will EU authorities accept the data?

Product-level data with transparent methodology, source evidence, and standards alignment is the expected basis for acceptance.

What are the benefits for SMEs?

Early readiness reduces compliance risk, strengthens customer trust, and protects export competitiveness.

How can post-2026 financial obligations be managed?

Product-level calculations based on real data help avoid overpayment risk and support predictable declarations.

How long does implementation take?

Timeline depends on scope, data maturity, and integration depth; phased rollout is typically the most effective approach.

How is data security handled?

Role-based access, audit logs, and secure data governance controls are used throughout the process.

Does this help with Türkiye ETS readiness?

Yes. The same measurement and reporting discipline supports ETS preparation and long-term compliance capacity.