Kazakhstan Prepares for EU Carbon Regulations Impact on Export Industries

15/03/2024

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Representatives from the public sector, businesses, and experts gathered at a seminar for industrial exporters in Kazakhstan, organized by the OECD-SIPA and QazTrade, to discuss international experiences in decarbonizing the economy. From 2026, European countries will adopt transboundary carbon regulations, extending the new carbon tax to Kazakhstani export goods. As of January 1, 2024, a transitional period for businesses is in effect, after which increased environmental levies on emissions will affect six industrial sectors, including the production of ferrous metals, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, hydrogen, and electricity. Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Mansur Oshurbayev stated that the introduction of the border carbon mechanism entails significant collaborative work with relevant ministries and industrialists. An interdepartmental working group has already been established to swiftly develop proposals and identify risks for Kazakhstani enterprises. Nurlan Ku

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Tags: carbon regulations, EU, European decarbonization, export industries, Kazakhstan