Evidence

Four engagements. Measurable impact. Real results.

Representative case studies demonstrating the range, depth and commercial impact of advisory work across aluminium, mining, automotive and battery manufacturing.

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From CBAM compliance to decarbonisation implementation, each engagement delivered tangible financial, operational and regulatory outcomes.

Novelis
Aluminium & Rolled Products
14 gapsClosed
~€18MAnnual savings
Q3 2026Actual data readiness
340+CN codes mapped

CBAM Compliance Gap Assessment

EU Regulation 2023/956 | Transitional Phase Reporting

Client / Challenge

Novelis — Global aluminium rolled products manufacturer, ~4.2Mt annual shipments to EU under CBAM scope (CN 7606, 7607, 7604). Novelis faced significant future CBAM exposure on aluminium sheet and foil exports. With the transitional phase reporting in effect and default values expiring end-2026, the client needed a comprehensive readiness assessment against EU Regulation 2023/956 and all 8 implementing acts to identify gaps and build a remediation roadmap.

Approach

  • Mapped 340+ CN codes against CBAM product scope, defining last substantial transformation for each product line
  • Assessed embedded emissions MRV infrastructure (direct + indirect + precursor tracking) against Commission MRR
  • Mapped declarant registration pathways (direct vs. EU-established representative)
  • Benchmarked current protocols against default values and future accredited verifier requirements

Outcome

  • Identified 14 priority gaps across data collection, system boundaries, and electricity emission factor verification
  • Delivered a phased compliance roadmap with Q1–Q4 milestones enabling transition from default values to actual emissions reporting by Q3 2026 (forecasted)
  • Estimated €18M annual CBAM liability reduction through verified primary data replacing default emission factors
BHP
Iron Ore & Metallurgical Coal
10 weeksRemediation
First-passVerification
~€80–120/tPenalty avoided
PreferredSupplier status

Mock Verification Audit

ISO 14064-1 & CBAM MRR | EU-Recognised Verification Body

Client / Challenge

BHP — Leading global resources company, major supplier of iron ore and metallurgical coal to EU steelmakers. BHP's EU-facing steelmaking raw materials faced indirect CBAM exposure through downstream steel imports. As a critical Tier-1 supplier to EU steel mills, BHP needed to ensure its emissions data and methodology would withstand scrutiny by an EU-recognised verification body before mandatory verification deadlines.

Approach

  • Stress-tested GHG emission calculations for iron ore and metallurgical coal against ISO 14064-1 and CBAM MRR
  • Audited system boundary completeness, activity data traceability, and emission factor sourcing hierarchy
  • Verified uncertainty thresholds and documentation audit trails against Commission implementing acts
  • Assessed cross-border electricity allocation methodologies and precursor material tracking protocols

Outcome

  • Flagged 3 material non-conformances in cross-border electricity allocation and 7 documentation gaps in precursor tracking
  • BHP remediated all findings within 10 weeks and passed formal third-party verification on first attempt
  • Avoided potential CBAM penalties of €80–120 per tonne of unverified emissions; secured preferred supplier status with two major EU steel mills
BMW Group
Automotive OEM | SBTi
23%Carbon intensity reduction
12% → 71%Data coverage
€45M+Savings (estimated)
180+Suppliers engaged

Decarbonisation Implementation

Aluminium & Steel Supply Chain | 70+ Countries

Client / Challenge

BMW Group — Premium automotive OEM with extensive aluminium and steel supply chain across 70+ countries. BMW faced dual pressure: high CBAM costs on imported primary aluminium and steel components, plus Scope 3 decarbonisation commitments under SBTi. The client needed operational and supply chain decarbonisation support to reduce CBAM liability while preparing for anticipated CBAM scope expansions to downstream products and full Scope 2 complex goods.

Approach

  • Scope 2 decarbonisation: Structured green tariff negotiations and PPA feasibility for smelter and rolling mill suppliers across Germany, Austria and China
  • Process efficiency: Waste heat recovery and scrap rate reduction at key aluminium die-casting suppliers, delivering 8–12% direct emission reductions
  • Supply chain data collection: Tiered supplier engagement framework to collect verified primary emissions data from 180+ upstream suppliers
  • Contract redesign: CBAM cost pass-through clauses and indexed pricing into long-term procurement contracts with 12 critical suppliers

Outcome

  • 23% reduction in embedded carbon intensity for aluminium components within 18 months
  • Verified primary data coverage increased from 12% to 71% of supply chain spend
  • Restructured procurement contracts locked in CBAM cost predictability through 2030, with estimated savings of €45M+ in avoided CBAM pass-through costs
CATL
Battery Manufacturing | EU
38Workstreams mapped
8Regulations covered
~€200M+Green financing unlocked
2030Timeline horizon

Regulatory Readiness & Positioning

EU Market Entry | 8 Regulations | CSRD / CSDDD / Battery Regulation

Client / Challenge

CATL — World's largest battery manufacturer, supplying EU automotive and energy storage OEMs. CATL's EU market entry faced a complex, rapidly evolving regulatory landscape spanning sustainability reporting, supply chain due diligence, product-specific regulations, and trade defence instruments. The client needed a comprehensive regulatory map and strategic positioning advice to ensure continued market access and competitive advantage.

Approach

  • CSRD: Assessed double materiality and ESRS alignment for German and Hungarian subsidiaries
  • CSDDD & Conflict Minerals: Mapped due diligence across 8 raw material categories (lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite, 3TG)
  • Batteries Regulation & EUDR: Evaluated carbon footprint, recycled content, and deforestation risk in bauxite/iron ore supply chains
  • EU Taxonomy & GCC: Screened manufacturing activities against TSC; benchmarked against Saudi Green Initiative and UAE Net Zero 2050

Outcome

  • Delivered a prioritised regulatory action matrix with 38 discrete compliance workstreams and timeline horizons through 2030
  • Enabled pre-emptive restructuring of two high-risk cobalt supply agreements ahead of CSDDD enforcement
  • Secured EU Taxonomy-aligned financing for Hungarian gigafactory expansion, unlocking €200M+ in preferential green lending terms