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17 July 2026

So…how much is this going to cost us?

Financial Readiness
This article explains why UK CBAM is no longer just a compliance issue. It explores why Finance Directors should begin forecasting their future CBAM liability now, giving their business time to make informed commercial decisions and maximise opportunities for cost recovery before reporting becomes mandatory.

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14 July 2026

Why some organisations will struggle with supplier emissions… and others won’t.

Supplier & Emissions Data is one of the most challenging aspects of UK CBAM because the information organisations need often sits outside their own business. This insight explores why collecting supplier emissions data is only the beginning, how to understand the quality and completeness of that information, and the practical capability organisations need to build to prepare for CBAM with confidence.

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10 July 2026

5 Questions Every Importer Should Be Able to Answer About Its CBAM Exposure

A helpful one-page guide to help importers challenge whether they can identify the right goods, see how qualifying imports are accumulating and understand what is driving their UK CBAM exposure.

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07 July 2026

Product & Import Visibility: Why Knowing You Are in Scope is Not Enough.

The £50,000 UK CBAM threshold matters. But knowing you are in scope is only the start. James Napier explores why Product & Import Visibility is critical to identifying the right goods, understanding what is driving exposure and making better commercial decisions.

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01 July 2026

The Organisations That Will Be Ready for UK CBAM Are Already Building These Six Capabilities

Most businesses know UK CBAM is coming. Far fewer know whether they’re operationally ready. Discover The Six Capabilities of CBAM Readiness™ – a practical framework developed by James Napier to help organisations build the capabilities that underpin confident reporting, financial visibility and better commercial decision-making.

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24 June 2026

Why UK CBAM Is A Commercial Issue, Not Just A Compliance Issue

Reporting and compliance remain essential parts of UK CBAM readiness. But many organisations are also starting to focus on future costs, supplier readiness and commercial exposure. This article explores why UK CBAM is a commercial issue as well as a compliance one.

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14 June 2026

Practical steps for UK CBAM Readiness

Most importers still don’t know their likely CBAM liability, where supplier emissions data will come from, or how they will evidence their reporting position.
This guide outlines the practical steps organisations can take today to understand their exposure, improve data confidence and prepare for UK CBAM reporting in 2027.
If you’re unsure whether your business is ready, this is the best place to start.

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27 May 2026

Why do we only talk about climate change during a heatwave?

As the UK experiences its hottest May temperatures on record, businesses are once again being reminded that climate-related disruption is no longer theoretical. From farming and supply chains to operational resilience and resource pressure, this article explores why sustainability is becoming less about reporting, and more about understanding how businesses operate in a changing environment.

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06 May 2026

From Reporting to Performance: What CEOs Are Saying About Sustainability as a Growth Strategy

88% of CEOs say sustainability is critical to success – yet only a fraction deliver on it. What’s driving the gap between ambition and execution?