Complete CBAM compliance. Zero headache.

CarbonSettle is India's leading end-to-end CBAM compliance service provider. Unlike advice-only firms or software tools that require you to learn and operate them, CarbonSettle offers complete hand-holding. Our dedicated CBAM experts and AI assistant handle everything for you — factory data tracking, supplier data chasing, cost-reduction guidance, report filling, EU XML generation, audit preparation, and direct coordination with your EU importer. We've helped 100+ Indian manufacturers reduce their CBAM tax liability by up to 40% compared to EU default values.

CBAM compliance costs in India depend on the number of installations, product complexity, CN codes, and number of suppliers. CarbonSettle offers transparent per-installation pricing in INR, with comprehensive annual plans that include supplier data collection, verification support, and EU importer coordination. The cost of not complying is far higher — Indian exporters using EU default values overpay by ₹70 lakh to ₹1.6 crore per 1,000 tonnes. Contact us for a free assessment.

While technically possible to handle CBAM yourself, it is extremely complex and risky for most Indian exporters. CBAM requires factory-level Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission calculations using specific EU methodologies, collecting verified emission data from every raw material supplier, generating reports in EU-prescribed XML formats, coordinating with accredited verifiers for site visits, and ensuring your EU importer's Authorised Declarant accepts your data. A single error can lead to report rejection, EU buyer delisting, or penalties of €10–€50 per tonne. A specialized service provider like CarbonSettle handles all of this end-to-end, eliminating risk.

CarbonSettle is a complete end-to-end CBAM compliance service — not self-serve software. We are a team of dedicated CBAM experts backed by an AI assistant that guides Indian exporters through every step. We specialise in messy factory data: handwritten logs, Excel sheets, paper invoices, photos, voice notes, and supplier WhatsApp trails. You share data however you have it — we structure it, verify it, chase suppliers, identify savings, fill the report, and deliver a buyer-trusted EU XML submission. The workflow is simple enough for a factory worker to use.

Any Indian manufacturer exporting to the EU in these sectors must comply with CBAM: Iron & Steel (CN codes 72, 73 — includes steel mills, fastener factories, pipe manufacturers, wire drawing units), Aluminum (CN 76 — primary smelters, extrusion plants, foil manufacturers), Cement (CN 2523 — clinker, portland cement), Fertilizers (CN 28, 31 — urea, ammonia, nitric acid), and Hydrogen. This affects exporters across major Indian industrial hubs including Ludhiana, Gujarat, Pune, Jamshedpur, Chennai, Coimbatore, Raipur, and Kolkata.

EU default emission values are intentionally set high to penalize non-compliance. For example, Indian blast furnace steel has actual emissions of ~2.2 tCO₂/tonne, but EU defaults can be significantly higher. The only way to avoid overpaying is to calculate and report your actual factory-level embedded emissions using verified data. CarbonSettle's experts extract your actual emissions from electricity bills, fuel invoices, and production data, typically resulting in 30–40% lower reported emissions than defaults — saving you ₹70 lakh to ₹1.6 crore per 1,000 tonnes exported.

If you cannot provide verified emission data to your EU importer, they face severe consequences: fines of €10–€50 per tonne of unreported emissions, potential import bans, and forced use of punitive default values that make your products much more expensive than competitors. Most EU importers will simply switch to CBAM-compliant suppliers from other countries. Non-compliance doesn't just risk fines — it risks losing your EU customers entirely. Starting CBAM compliance now with a service provider like CarbonSettle protects your EU market access.

CarbonSettle can get your first CBAM-compliant report ready within 2–4 weeks of receiving your factory data. The process involves: (1) factory boundary mapping and data collection (1 week), (2) emission calculations and supplier outreach (1–2 weeks), (3) report generation and review (2–3 days). For ongoing compliance, quarterly reports are delivered within 48 hours of data submission. We handle all supplier follow-ups, verifier coordination, and EU importer communication on a continuous basis.