📢 Takeaways from Chapter Zero Egypt Seminar in Collaboration with BSI “Is Carbon Tax the New Tariff?”

Chapter Zero Egypt, in collaboration with BSI, recently held an insightful seminar focused on the UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (UK CBAM) and its implications for Egyptian industries and exporters.

🎙 Speaker:
Dr. Ahmed Rushdy – Ph.D. Candidate & Sustainability Consultant

💡 Key Discussion Points:

✅ The rationale behind the UK’s proposed CBAM                                                                                      ✅ Potential implications for Egyptian exports to the UK
✅ Compliance strategies and risk mitigation

• ⚙ Automate emissions reporting using systems like UK Declarations Customs.

• 🔄 Integrate compliance tools with customs management systems for smoother regulatory adaptation.

• 📊 Establish internal monitoring systems to track and manage emissions in real-time.

• ♻ Improve operational efficiency to reduce production-related emissions.

• 🤝 Join industry alliances to advocate for fair, non-discriminatory CBAM implementation.

• 🏛 Engage with governments to develop support mechanisms for local industries.

• 💰 Plan financially for anticipated carbon costs under the UK CBAM.

• 🌱 Explore sustainable financing to support your low-carbon transition.

These strategic recommendations are designed to help Egyptian businesses successfully navigate the UK CBAM, reduce risks, and stay aligned with global sustainability and trade trends.