Assessments are the backbone of calculating and reporting emissions under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This article guides you through the process of managing assessments, including creating, editing, and monitoring their progress.
What is an Assessment?
An assessment is a structured calculation that evaluates the emissions embedded in a specific Aggregated Goods Category (AGC). Each assessment is linked to a reporting period, production method, and product data. It ensures that emissions are calculated in alignment with CBAM requirements.
💡 Why are assessments important?
Centralize and organize emissions data for regulatory reporting.
Enable precise calculations for each aggregated goods category.
Ensure compliance with CBAM rules by linking accurate production and emissions data.
Key Actions for Managing Assessments
1️⃣ View Existing Assessments
Access all assessments in the CBAM Assessment section. Here, you can:
See a list of assessments, including:
Status (Draft, Calculated, or Failed)
Name, Goods Category, Production Method, and Location
Start Date and End Date of the reporting period.
Filter and search for specific assessments to focus on relevant ones.
💡 Tip: Use the assessment statuses to track progress:
Draft: Data collection is in progress.
Calculated: Emissions have been successfully computed.
Failed: There was an issue with the calculation (e.g., missing or incorrect data).
2️⃣ Create a New Assessment
To start calculating emissions for a new reporting period or aggregated goods category:
Navigate to CBAM Assessment.
Click Start New Assessment.
Enter the following details:
Name: Give the assessment a clear and unique title.
Aggregated Goods Category: Select the AGC that the assessment focuses on (e.g., Aluminium Products).
Production Method: Specify the method (e.g., primary smelting for "Unwrought aluminium" ).
Precursor: Define the precursors that are used in the production process
Location: Choose where the goods were produced.
Start Date and End Date: Define the reporting period for emissions.
Save the assessment to begin data collection.
💡 Why create assessments? Each assessment targets a specific AGC and reporting period, ensuring accurate calculations aligned with CBAM regulations.
3️⃣ Delete an Assessment
If an assessment is no longer needed or was created in error:
Find the assessment in the CBAM Assessment section.
Click Delete and confirm the action.
💡 Important: Deleting an assessment removes all associated data, including collected inputs. Only delete assessments that are no longer required.
4️⃣ Monitor and Complete Assessments
As you collect data for an assessment, monitor its progress:
Use the Draft status to track incomplete assessments.
Regularly update missing data (e.g., precursors, electricity, fuels).
Once all required data is entered, click Run Calculations to process emissions.
💡 Tip: Save drafts frequently during data collection to avoid losing progress.
Conclusion
Effectively managing assessments ensures accurate and compliant CBAM emissions reporting. By creating, editing, and monitoring assessments, you can streamline the emissions calculation process while maintaining alignment with regulatory requirements. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, refer to our detailed guides or contact our support team.