The "Carbon Clause" Era: How Emissions Data is Reshaping Metals Deals

Emissions data is no longer just for reporting. It’s now a critical input in pricing, procurement, and deal-making. Traders are quoting carbon figures upfront, and banks are beginning to factor emissions into lending and credit decisions.
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CBAM is accelerating this shift. To protect margin and pricing power, businesses need visibility into carbon exposure before contracts are signed. The cost of non-compliance is real.

Contracts are evolving too. Scope 3 requirements, carbon pricing, and new regulations like CBAM are reshaping how deals are structured. A “carbon clause era” is emerging, where emissions data influences both commercial risk and competitive advantage.
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Topics will include:
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• How emissions data is becoming embedded in contract terms and real-time deal discussions
• What traders and manufacturers need to know about CBAM, and how to prepare for compliance
• Why carbon transparency is shifting from a back-office burden to a front-office necessity
• How leading players are using data to drive smarter, lower-risk procurement decisions