Due to the insufficient number of accredited verifiers in the current situation, many Dutch companies are forced to use the default values set by the EU. These values are often much higher than actual emissions. As a result, companies processing steel and aluminum are facing unexpectedly high costs for emissions that do not occur in their products. The motion calls on the government to evaluate temporary national solutions within four months by consulting with the sector, aiming to prevent unnecessary high price increases in the market.
Companies demand rapid clarity FME (Federation of Technology Industries) and Staalfederatie (Royal Netherlands Steel Federation) state that the sector is under time pressure. Companies often have to determine product prices for the following year during the summer months. Therefore, rapid discussions between the ministry and the sector are seen as critical to preventing price fluctuations for steel and aluminum users.
FME and Staalfederatie are also working on structural solutions FME and Staalfederatie state that they are ready to explore national measures that could reduce unnecessary CBAM costs by consulting with the government alongside their members. Furthermore, they express that they will work actively on structural solutions at the EU level to ensure companies can provide rapid access to accurately verified emission data in the future.
FME President Theo Henrar said: “CBAM should provide a fair playing field, but due to implementation issues, Dutch companies are forced to pay for emissions that do not exist. This is a situation that no one wants. Many manufacturers have to set next year's prices in the summer, so it is very important for the government and the sector to come together quickly.”
Henk-Robert ten Cate, Chairman of the Industry Cluster of the Royal Staalfederatie, stated: “As Staalfederatie, we have demonstrated our national interest to the parties to prevent unnecessary price increases in the markets.”
For the full press release: https://www.staalfederatie.nl/nieuws/fme-en-staalfederatie-kamer-wil-snel-overleg-over-hoge-cbam-kosten/
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