Climate and Competitiveness Border Carbon Adjustments in Action 2025

Key takeaways and potential actions TABLE 4 Timeframe Type Timeline Short term (1–3 years)Digital infrastructure and accountingInvest in transparent, auditable digital carbon accounting systems for BCA compliance Supplier engagementLaunch capacity-building programmes for suppliers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), on carbon management and MRV Collaboration Participate in cross-sector dialogues to share best practices and develop common solutions Long term (3–10+ years)Financial strategyIntegrate an internal carbon price into investment planning to drive the adoption of low-carbon technologies R&D and innovationFocus research and development (R&D) on developing products with lower embedded carbon to achieve a durable competitive advantage, complemented by zero-carbon facilities powered 100% by off-grid renewable energy sources Supply chain strategyBuild resilient, diversified supply chains by sourcing from lower-carbon regions and suppliers Climate and Competitiveness: Border Carbon Adjustments in Action 14