CBAM Decoded: What Canadian SME Exporters Need to Know
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is reshaping how global trade intersects with climate policy, with significant implications for Canadian exporters. This webinar will decode CBAM requirements, timelines, and reporting obligations, helping businesses understand how to navigate compliance while maintaining competitiveness in international markets.
Participants will gain practical insights into emissions accounting, data requirements, and risk areas, along with strategies to align with evolving EU regulations. The session will also highlight opportunities for Canadian organizations to strengthen their sustainability positioning and prepare for future carbon pricing mechanisms.
Designed for mid- to senior-level professionals, this webinar combines policy understanding with actionable guidance to support informed decision-making in a rapidly changing regulatory landscape.
Speakers:
Vice President, Professional Services & ESG, ECO Canada
Dr. Yogendra Chaudhry is a recognized leader in environmental management, ESG, and international standards. With decades of experience across Canada and globally, he has worked with governments, industry, academic institutions, Indigenous partners, and certification bodies to strengthen environmental performance and professional standards.
A long-standing contributor to ISO 14001 since its early development, Yogi brings both strategic perspective and hands-on expertise. He has led complex national and international initiatives and supported organizations in implementing and auditing environmental management systems. His approach bridges technical standards with real-world application, helping organizations translate evolving requirements into actionable results.
Sujay Sarkar
Sujay Sarkar is an energy and sustainability professional with over 15 years of experience in ESG strategy, climate risk, and decarbonization. As a Project Analyst at ECO Canada, he supports Canadian organizations in advancing their climate and sustainability goals through GHG accounting (Scopes 1–3), sustainability reporting, and the development of net‑zero and mitigation roadmaps.
He has led ESG and climate projects across India, the Middle East, and North America, and has contributed to national clean‑energy policy initiatives, including India’s long‑term energy transition vision. His expertise spans emissions baselining, climate risk assessment, corporate sustainability strategy, and decarbonization planning. Sujay holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA in Oil & Gas Management, and is a PhD scholar in Climate Change & Ecological Studies. He also holds multiple global sustainability related credentials, including GRI Sustainability Professional, GARP SCR®, and is an SBTi‑certified expert.