CBAMWorks

Glossary

Indirect emissions

Emissions associated with the generation of electricity and heat purchased by the installation (Scope 2 in GHG Protocol terms).

For CBAM, iron, steel and aluminium exclude indirect emissions — with the sintered-ore precursor exception for steel. Cement and fertilisers include indirect emissions. The design treats the EU-ETS electricity price pass-through as covering indirect emissions already for most sectors.

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