Last updated: October 2026
CBAM.news is an independent European news and market intelligence platform covering the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, electricity, steel, aluminium, markets and EU policy.
This Editorial Policy explains how we select, verify, produce, publish, update and correct content on CBAM.news.
Our objective is to provide accurate, relevant and clearly presented information for professionals following European carbon regulation and the markets affected by it.
Editorial independence
CBAM.news is an independent publication.
Our editorial decisions are not controlled by governments, regulators, political organizations, industry associations, energy companies, steel or aluminium producers, traders, consultants, advertisers or commercial partners.
Commercial relationships do not determine:
- which stories we cover;
- how those stories are reported;
- which sources we use;
- what conclusions are presented;
- whether we publish information that may be critical of a company, institution, policy or market participant.
Advertising and sponsored content are treated separately from independent editorial coverage.
Advertisers do not receive the right to approve, change, suppress or influence independently produced news coverage.
More information about commercial opportunities is available on our Advertise page.
What we cover
CBAM.news focuses on five core editorial areas.
Electricity
European electricity markets, generation, renewable energy, cross-border flows, electricity prices, carbon intensity and regulatory developments relevant to CBAM.
Steel
Steel production, trade, prices, emissions, industrial policy, European imports and exports and developments affecting CBAM exposure.
Aluminium
Primary and downstream aluminium markets, electricity exposure, emissions, production costs, trade and regulation.
Markets
Carbon pricing, EU ETS, CBAM certificates, commodity markets, electricity prices, trading activity, supply and demand and other market developments relevant to CBAM-exposed industries.
Policy
European Commission decisions, EU legislation, implementing and delegated acts, reporting requirements, methodologies, European Parliament and Council developments and other regulatory changes affecting CBAM.
Our editorial principles
Accuracy first
Accuracy takes priority over speed.
Material factual claims should be checked before publication and, where practical, confirmed against an appropriate primary source.
We do not knowingly publish information that is false, misleading or materially incomplete.
Where information cannot yet be independently verified, we aim to make that limitation clear.
Primary sources matter
Whenever possible, CBAM.news prioritizes original and authoritative sources.
These may include:
- European Commission publications;
- EU legislation and official registers;
- European Parliament documents;
- Council of the European Union materials;
- national governments and regulatory authorities;
- electricity transmission system operators;
- power exchanges;
- customs authorities;
- company announcements;
- financial reports;
- regulatory filings;
- official databases;
- market operators;
- industry organizations;
- direct statements and correspondence.
Secondary reporting may provide useful context, but we aim to verify material information against the original source whenever possible.
Context matters
Reporting that a regulation, market movement or policy development occurred is only part of the story.
Where relevant, CBAM.news aims to explain what the development may mean for:
- electricity markets;
- steel and aluminium production;
- imports and exports;
- CBAM declarants;
- embedded emissions;
- carbon costs;
- certificate exposure;
- industrial competitiveness;
- reporting requirements;
- regulatory compliance;
- European trade.
Our goal is to connect regulation with its practical and commercial consequences.
Facts, analysis and opinion
CBAM.news distinguishes between factual reporting and interpretation.
News should primarily report verified developments and relevant facts.
Analysis may explain implications, market consequences or relationships between regulatory and commercial developments.
Opinion or contributed commentary, where published, should be presented as such and should not be confused with independent factual reporting.
Analysis, forecasts and third-party views should not be presented as confirmed facts.
Regulatory status must be clear
CBAM and wider EU policy frequently pass through several stages before becoming legally binding.
CBAM.news aims to distinguish clearly between:
- proposals;
- consultation documents;
- draft legislation;
- negotiating positions;
- amendments;
- provisional agreements;
- adopted legislation;
- implementing acts;
- delegated acts;
- rules already in force.
This distinction is particularly important where businesses may rely on regulatory reporting for commercial or compliance decisions.
Sources and attribution
Depending on the story, CBAM.news may use information from:
- official documents;
- regulatory publications;
- public databases;
- market operators;
- company statements;
- interviews;
- direct correspondence;
- industry organizations;
- specialist research;
- financial disclosures;
- reputable news organizations.
Sources should be attributed where appropriate.
When another publication, research organization or third party is the material source of information, CBAM.news aims to provide appropriate attribution rather than presenting that information as independently originated.
Confidential and anonymous sources
There may be circumstances where a source has relevant information but cannot reasonably be publicly identified.
Anonymous sourcing should be used carefully.
Where possible, information received from confidential or unnamed sources should be independently verified before publication.
People wishing to provide relevant documents, market information, regulatory information or potential story leads can contact us through our dedicated information submission page or at:
Confidentiality should not be assumed automatically.
If confidentiality is essential, this should be discussed before highly sensitive information is submitted.
Authors and editorial responsibility
CBAM.news articles may be published under:
- author initials; or
- the CBAM.news Editorial Team, where content has been produced, reviewed or updated collectively.
Using initials does not reduce editorial responsibility for published material.
The publication remains responsible for maintaining appropriate editorial standards regardless of the form of the author byline.
Where external contributors publish commentary or contributed articles, their identity and relevant professional affiliation may be disclosed where appropriate.
Contributed articles
CBAM.news may accept expert commentary, contributed articles and industry perspectives from external authors.
Submission does not guarantee publication.
All contributed material is subject to editorial review.
CBAM.news may edit contributed articles for:
- accuracy;
- clarity;
- structure;
- relevance;
- length;
- grammar;
- consistency with our editorial standards.
Contributors should disclose relevant professional, commercial or financial interests connected with the subject of their article.
Content that is primarily promotional may be rejected or treated as sponsored or commercial content.
Sponsored articles and commercial content
CBAM.news may publish:
- sponsored articles;
- branded content;
- partner content;
- commercial features;
- banner advertising;
- other clearly identified commercial material.
Sponsored content is separate from independent editorial coverage.
Where content has been paid for or commissioned commercially, it should be clearly identified so that readers understand its nature.
A commercial relationship does not provide a sponsor or advertiser with influence over unrelated editorial coverage.
Organizations interested in sponsored articles, banner advertising or other commercial opportunities can make an enquiry through our:
Conflicts of interest
Authors and external contributors should disclose material relationships that could reasonably affect how readers interpret their work.
These may include:
- employment relationships;
- advisory roles;
- financial interests;
- consulting relationships;
- commercial partnerships;
- direct involvement in the company, project or policy being discussed.
Where a relevant conflict exists, CBAM.news may include an appropriate disclosure with the article.
Corrections policy
Accuracy is more important than preserving an article exactly as originally published.
If CBAM.news identifies a material factual error, we aim to correct it promptly.
Corrections may include:
- incorrect figures;
- incorrect names or titles;
- inaccurate regulatory status;
- incorrect dates;
- misleading descriptions;
- missing material context;
- factual errors regarding companies, institutions or legislation.
Minor spelling, grammar, formatting or typographical corrections may be made without a separate notice.
Where a correction materially changes the meaning or understanding of an article, we may add an update or correction note.
Readers who believe an article contains a factual error can report it through our Contact page or by emailing:
Please provide the article URL and enough information for us to review the issue.
Article updates
News, regulations and markets evolve.
An article may be updated when:
- new official information becomes available;
- a draft measure becomes final;
- a regulator publishes additional guidance;
- figures are revised;
- a market event develops;
- a company issues clarification;
- additional verified information materially improves the article.
Routine updates may be incorporated directly.
Where an update substantially changes the original understanding of the story, we aim to make that change clear to readers.
Headlines
Headlines should accurately reflect the substance of an article.
CBAM.news aims to avoid:
- misleading clickbait;
- unsupported conclusions;
- exaggerated certainty;
- unnecessarily sensational language;
- headlines that materially distort the underlying facts.
Headlines may be concise or strong, but they should remain supported by the content of the article.
Market data and numerical information
Electricity, carbon, commodity and industrial market data can change quickly.
When reporting prices, volumes, emissions values, market shares or other quantitative information, we aim to make the relevant period, date or source clear where appropriate.
Historical figures should not be presented as current figures.
Forecasts, estimates and scenarios should be identified as such.
Images, charts and visual material
Images, charts, maps, illustrations and other visual material should accurately reflect the subject of the article.
CBAM.news may use:
- original graphics;
- licensed photography;
- official images;
- appropriately credited third-party material;
- public-domain material;
- illustrative graphics.
Illustrative material should not be presented in a way that falsely suggests it documents a specific real-world event.
Editorial review
The level of editorial review may depend on the nature of the article.
Stories involving complex regulation, significant market movements or potentially consequential factual claims may require additional source checking before publication.
Editorial review may include:
- checking primary sources;
- confirming figures;
- reviewing regulatory terminology;
- checking dates and legal status;
- verifying company names and statements;
- reviewing the distinction between fact and interpretation.
Reader feedback
We welcome constructive feedback, corrections and relevant additional information.
Readers can contact CBAM.news through our:
or by email:
Relevant market information, regulatory documents or potential story leads can also be submitted through our dedicated information submission page.
Privacy
Personal information received through editorial correspondence, contact forms or source submissions is handled in accordance with our:
About CBAM.news
More information about our publication, coverage and independence is available on our:
About CBAM.news page.
You can also explore our main areas of coverage directly:
Electricity · Steel · Aluminium · Markets · Policy
Changes to this Editorial Policy
CBAM.news may update this policy as the publication develops, new formats are introduced or editorial processes change.
The most recent version will be published on this page.
For questions regarding our editorial standards, contact:
