UK CBAM International group - Terms of Reference
Published 11 February 2025
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The Autumn Budget 2024 confirmed that the government will implement a UK carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) from 1 January 2027. This was set out in the government response to the UK CBAM consultation.
The UK government recognises that the CBAM is of significant international interest. The UK has engaged extensively with international partners and overseas businesses bilaterally, as well as through international fora such as the World Trade Organization (WTO). The UK is keen to continue to engage with international stakeholders who have an interest in the functioning of the UK CBAM. This is why, as part of the government response to the consultation on the introduction of a UK CBAM, the government announced the introduction of a UK CBAM international group. This group will serve as a forum through which the UK government can understand the views of international partners on the UK CBAM and share updates.
1. Membership
The UK CBAM international group is led by HM Treasury and will be an opportunity for countries most impacted by the UK CBAM to understanding its functioning. Please contact UKCBAMinternationalgroup@hmtreasury.gov.uk if you are interested in joining this group. Membership will be granted at the discretion of HM Treasury.
International partners should nominate relevant leads in their governments to attend the meetings of the UK CBAM international group. Membership is open to government officials in other jurisdictions.
2. Transparency
Relevant documents, including the agenda and the minutes of the annual meetings, will be shared on GOV.UK.
3. Chair
Meetings will be chaired by HM Treasury.
4. Frequency of meetings and attendance
The meetings will commence in 2025 and meet at least, annually. Meetings will take place virtually to maximise international attendance.
HM Treasury may also set up ad hoc meetings outside of the annual meeting as needed. HM Treasury may also choose to convene a subset of members to this group for informal discussions.
HM Treasury reserve the right to reconsider frequency of meetings and the membership.