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CBAM supplier data request template

A data request letter and form for collecting embedded emissions information from overseas producers.

Importers of certain carbon-intensive goods into the UK and the EU are expected to report the emissions embedded in those goods under carbon border adjustment mechanisms. That information has to come from the overseas producer, so a clear, consistent request makes it far easier to obtain.

This template includes a covering letter explaining why you need the data and a form asking for installation details, production routes, quantities and embedded emissions. Check the current official guidance for which goods and data fields apply to you.

Free to download. Available as Excel and Word.

What's included

  • Covering letter to suppliers
  • Installation and operator details
  • Product and commodity code list
  • Production route and quantities
  • Direct and indirect embedded emissions fields
  • Evidence and verification section
  • Supplier declaration

How to use this template

  1. Identify which imported goods may fall within scope using official guidance.
  2. List those products and their commodity codes in the form.
  3. Send the covering letter and form to each producer.
  4. Check returned data for completeness and request evidence.
  5. Store responses so they are ready for reporting.

Frequently asked questions

A carbon border adjustment mechanism puts a carbon price or reporting requirement on certain imported goods, based on the emissions released in making them.

Embedded emissions depend on how and where goods were made, so only the producer can provide accurate figures.

No. It helps you collect information consistently. Always check the latest official guidance for the rules that apply to your imports.

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Last updated 22 October 2026