A Guide for Exporters How to Submit CBAM Data
If your EU-based client has invited you to provide Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) data via the Dubrink platform, you are in the right place. This guide will walk you through the simple, secure, and efficient process of sharing your CBAM data, ensuring your partnership with EU clients remains strong as regulations evolve, particularly for business in 2026 and beyond.
Dubrink is the premier platform for CBAM reporting, designed to be fast and intuitive for both exporters and importers. This guide provides a short walkthrough demonstrating how to share your essential CBAM data in less than five minutes.
Why Dubrink is the Trusted Choice
For EU Importers: Importers choose Dubrink to ensure compliance and streamline their supply chain operations. The platform offers significant advantages:
Certified & Trusted: Dubrink is an IACBAM-certified platform currently utilized by over 1,500 companies for their CBAM compliance needs.
Unmatched Efficiency: It allows for the secure transmission of complex data to EU authorities in minutes, a process that might otherwise take days.
Informed Supplier Selection: The platform enables importers to analyze and select suppliers based on the availability and quality of their CBAM data. It is important to note that some importers are beginning to prioritize factories that can provide transparent CBAM data through platforms like Dubrink.
Robust Compliance: Comprehensive audit trails provide protection against non-compliance penalties, and automated workflows ensure operational continuity even with staff changes.
For Global Exporters: As an exporter, using Dubrink provides direct benefits that save you time and enhance your value as a trading partner:
Enter Data Once, Share Infinitely: Input your CBAM data a single time and share it securely with any of your clients in just a few clicks.
Free Emissions Calculation: Utilize our integrated tools to calculate your CBAM emissions at no cost.
Seamless Data Upload: If you already have your CBAM data calculated, simply upload the existing files directly to the platform.
Instant Updates: When data changes, you can update it instantly within the system without the need to resend templates or spreadsheets.
Client Cost Forecasting: Provide added value by helping your clients forecast their potential CBAM costs.
Simplified Verification: Prepare for 2026 with a system that makes future data verification by accredited companies straightforward and efficient.
How to Submit CBAM Data in 5 Minutes
Follow these steps to quickly register and share your data with your client.
Step 1: Register Your Account
Navigate to portal.dubrink.com/register and sign up using the same email address that received the invitation. As a security measure, you will be asked to email us the name of the company that invited you to the platform.
Step 2: Complete Your Company Profile
Once registered, go to Settings → Profile Data. Enter your company's details. The platform is available in 27 languages to facilitate this process. A complete profile enhances clarity and trust with your clients.
Step 3: Receive and View the Data Request
After your account is created, your importer will send a formal CBAM data request through the Dubrink system. All incoming requests from your clients will appear in your inbox on the Dubrink portal. The image below is the Importer environment making a data request.
Step 4: Access Your Pending Requests
Click on the 'Data Request' tab in the menu on the left side of your screen. Here, you will see a list of all data requests, including those that require your action and those awaiting data from your sub-suppliers.
Step 5: Choose Your Data Source
Dubrink offers four flexible methods for providing your CBAM data:
Platform Calculation: Calculate your emissions directly on the platform for free. This option may require some technical expertise.
External Data: Upload data that has already been calculated by a consultant or your internal team.
Connect Supplier: If the data must come from your supplier, you can forward the request to them through the platform.
No Data Available: If you cannot provide specific data, you can select this option, which will use EU default values. Note that using default values is typically the least financially favorable option for your client.
For this guide, we will proceed with the 'External Data' option.
Step 6: Enter Your External Data
Most manufacturers will have their CBAM data prepared. Select ‘External Data’ and fill in the required fields.
Key reminders:
Always save your changes before proceeding.
Data must be entered at the specific process level.
All emissions data should be calculated per tonne of product, regardless of the final product's size or weight.
Step 7: Select the Correct Process
Open the data request, choose “External Data,” and select the correct process.
Step 8: Submit Your Data
After verifying the information is accurate, click the “Submit” button to send the completed request back to your client.
A Foundation for Future Business
Your data is now securely stored in the Dubrink system. From this point forward, whenever any of your clients request data for this same process, you can simply select the existing dataset and send it instantly. If your data changes, you can copy the process, add the new information, and you are ready to go.
This efficiency not only saves you valuable time but also positions you as a reliable and proactive partner in your clients' supply chains.
Watch the Process
For a visual guide, you can watch our step-by-step video tutorial here: How to report CBAM emissions in 5 minutes to your client?
Now that your CBAM data is ready, consider sharing it with all your importers through Dubrink. It’s a simple way to streamline your operations and enhance your client relationships.
Schedule a demo to see how we can support your application.