Sector
Aluminium
Aluminium is a priority intermediate product under the ESPR Working Plan, closely aligned with CBAM. The delegated act will focus on recycled content, embodied carbon and traceability to the smelter.
ProiectSe aplică de la Expected 2028ESPR (Regulation (EU) 2024/1781) — delegated act in scoping
Date cheie
1 October 2023
CBAM transitional phase begins for aluminium imports.
18 July 2024
ESPR enters into force.
1 January 2026
CBAM definitive regime begins.
Expected 2027
Public consultation on the aluminium delegated act.
Expected 2028
Delegated act adopted; DPP obligations phase in.
Date obligatorii
- Unique product identifier
- Alloy grade and specification
- Recycled content (post-consumer and pre-consumer)
- Embodied carbon per tonne
- Primary vs secondary production route
- Smelter origin and electricity mix
- Substances of concern
- Conformity documentation
Purtători de date acceptați
QR code on product or packagingMill certificate resolverGS1 Digital Link or sector-specific APIs
Praguri și derogări
- Close alignment with CBAM reporting — same embodied-emissions data reused.
- Packaging-grade aluminium may be covered by the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation instead.
Întrebări deschise
- Interaction with the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative certification.
- Scope of cast vs wrought products.
- Flow-through into downstream DPPs (vehicles, construction, packaging).