Carbon Costs and Competitiveness: What EU ETS and CBAM means for Industrial Energy Users

05 Mar 2026
Plenary Sessions
  • How aligned are EU ETS and CBAM?
  • What are the Operational & Compliance Implications of CBAM?
  • What role do green hydrogen, electrification, or CCUS play in reducing ETS/CBAM exposure?
  • How can companies prepare for the phase-out of free ETS allowances (2026–2034)?
  • How do ETS prices and CBAM costs affect margins for energy-intensive businesses?
  • What lessons have been learned since CBAM’s reporting obligations began in October 2023?
Chairperson
James Watson
James Watson, Director General - Eurometaux
Speakers
Jostein Røynesdal
Jostein Røynesdal, Vice President, Head of EU Affairs - Norsk Hydro
Ruben Vermeeren
Ruben Vermeeren, Policy Officer DG CLIMA - European Commission
Representative of
Representative of - METLEN Energy & Metals
Hélène Lavray
Hélène Lavray, Government Affairs Leader Europe - Climate and Energy - DOW