KOSME Launches SME Academy to Strengthen CBAM Response Capacity

From August to December
Conducted Both Online and Offline

The Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) announced on July 24 that it will launch the "SME CBAM Academy" to strengthen the capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to respond to the European Union's (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Photo of the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency building. KOSME

The CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) is a system that imposes a carbon price on products imported into the EU, based on the amount of carbon emissions generated during the production process. From 2026, exporting companies will be required to purchase and submit a "CBAM certificate" according to their carbon emissions.

This training program is designed to enhance SMEs' ability to respond to CBAM and consists of a step-by-step curriculum, from basic to advanced levels, covering both theory and practical exercises. It will be offered both online and offline from August to December.

The online courses will cover practical and theoretical topics such as: ▲ methods for calculating carbon emissions, ▲ how to fill out the CBAM template, and ▲ analysis of supply chain evaluation indicators. The offline courses will focus on hands-on training, including ▲ calculating carbon emissions and ▲ filling out the CBAM template, and will feature practical exercises where participating companies compare and analyze their own templates with verified templates to improve their practical application skills.

Applications for the training can be submitted via Moaform, and any SME employee is eligible to participate. Detailed schedules and information can be found on the KOSME ESG Integrated Platform.

Kang Seokjin, President of KOSME, stated, "We hope this training will serve as a practical opportunity to enhance SMEs' capabilities in collecting and managing carbon data," and emphasized, "We will actively support SMEs so they can maintain their competitiveness in the global carbon regulatory environment."

CBAM Response Specialized Training Online Application QR Code. Jungjin Gong

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