Serbian businesses are preparing for European environmental requirements through a pilot project on the CBAM

The Serbian Chamber of Commerce (PKS) has successfully completed a pilot program aimed at supporting local businesses in implementing the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), BalkanEngineer.com learned from a report by the national news agency Tanjug. As part of the initiative, 93 Serbian companies from export-oriented sectors received expert and technical assistance in preparing the reports required by the European Union for goods with a high carbon footprint.

The program was developed to help businesses adapt to new European environmental regulations that directly affect imports of raw materials and products such as steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, electricity, and hydrogen. During the training sessions, Serbian manufacturers participated in practical simulations to calculate direct and indirect emissions in their production processes, which will enable them to avoid potential tariffs and administrative barriers when exporting to the European market.

The Chamber of Commerce notes that interest from the industry has been exceptionally high, as the European Union remains Serbia’s main trading partner. For this reason, the Chamber plans to transform the pilot project into a permanent consulting service designed to ensure the competitiveness of the Serbian economy and facilitate the smooth transition of local businesses to more environmentally friendly production standards.

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