Why cement is on the roadmap
Cement is in CBAM scope from day one of the definitive period. CBAMWorks is focused on iron & steel and aluminium first because that’s where most of our pilot importers’ supply chain lives. Cement support is next on the roadmap.
What will be different for cement
- Both direct and indirect emissions count. Your supplier will need to submit electricity consumption alongside fuel use.
- Decarbonation emissions from limestone are the big direct process line. The engine will handle clinker factor and raw-mill splits.
- Clinker factor varies by product (CEM I, CEM II, CEM III).
- Mineral addition shares (slag, fly ash, pozzolana) will be prompted explicitly.
What to ask your cement supplier today
Even though CBAMWorks does not yet process cement data, you can start building the data trail with your supplier:
- 12 months of fuel bills by type (coal, pet coke, alternative fuels).
- 12 months of electricity bills.
- Clinker production in tonnes.
- Finished cement production in tonnes per product type.
- Mineral addition quantities (slag, fly ash, pozzolana).
- Raw material mix for clinker (limestone, clay, iron ore).
Timeline
- Now: data collection via spreadsheet template.
- Q1 2027: cement support in CBAMWorks (planned).
- Q2 2027: verifier booking for cement installations (planned).
Join the waitlist on this page to be told when cement is live.