Germany Appoints Delegated Body to Process CBAM Declarant Applications
Germany Appoints CBAM Delegated Body, Indian Steel Exports Could Face €550M in EU Costs and Warns UK Over Carbon Tax, HBIS to Export 10,000t Green Steel to Italy in CBAM-Aligned Deal
At a Glance:
- Germany Appoints Delegated Body to Process CBAM Declarant Applications
- Indian Steel Exports May Face €550M in EU CBAM Costs and Warns UK of Potential Retaliation Over Future Carbon Tax
- HBIS Group to Export Over 10,000 Tonnes of Green Steel to Italy in CBAM-Aligned Breakthrough
Germany Appoints Delegated Body to Process CBAM Declarant Applications
In Germany, it is possible for the processing of authorisation applications for CBAM declarants to be carried out by a delegated body.
As of 4 July 2025, the German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt) has appointed KPMG Law Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH (KPMG) as the delegated body. The appointment has been published on the website of the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) and will be officially announced in the Federal Gazette (Bundesanzeiger) in August, once it becomes legally binding.
While DEHSt retains legal and technical oversight, KPMG will be responsible for reviewing CBAM authorisation applications, conducting consultation procedures via the CBAM registry, issuing decisions in accordance with applicable law, determining financial security requirements where necessary, and withdrawing or revoking authorisations when appropriate.
Indian Steel Exports May Face €550M in EU CBAM Costs and Warns UK of Potential Retaliation Over Future Carbon Tax
Indian exports could incur up to €550 million in CBAM-related costs by 2034, with flat-rolled iron and steel products—comprising nearly 80% of India’s steel exports to the EU—likely to be the hardest hit.
The EU is actively engaging with India to ensure the smooth implementation of the mechanism. Both sides have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening technical-level discussions and maintaining a continuous dialogue throughout the current transitional phase.
Additionally, with the UK set to introduce its own CBAM in 2027, India has stated that it reserves the right to take appropriate measures to safeguard the benefits accrued under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), should the proposed carbon tax adversely impact its exports.
HBIS Group to Export Over 10,000 Tonnes of Green Steel to Italy in CBAM-Aligned Breakthrough
Chinese state-owned steelmaker HBIS Group has announced plans to export over 10,000 tonnes of hydrogen-based "green steel" to an undisclosed Italian buyer by the end of August 2025. This marks the company's first commercial shipment designed to align with the EU CBAM.
This event highlights how the EU’s CBAM is beginning to influence international purchasing decisions and unlock new market opportunities for low-carbon materials. HBIS’s shipment serves as an early case study of how regulatory-driven demand can accelerate the adoption of hydrogen-based steelmaking, while also testing compliance processes, certification frameworks, and the cross-border recognition of green production standards.
EU CBAM: 10 Common Misconceptions Importers Should Avoid
The EU CBAM transitional phase has been a crucial learning journey for many stakeholders — from importers and non-EU manufacturers to public authorities. However, it has also brought its fair share of misunderstandings about how the mechanism actually works. We've published a blog post diving into 10 common misconceptions among importers that surfaced during the transitional phase — breaking them down to help them avoid compliance risks and gain a clearer understanding of CBAM's core features before the definitive phase kicks in.