Amman, June 1 (Petra) — Jordan’s industrial sector is stepping up
preparations to meet new European Union carbon-emissions requirements
that are expected to reshape export procedures for a range of
products entering the bloc, as manufacturers seek to preserve their
competitiveness in one of the Kingdom’s key markets.

The issue was the focus of a consultative session organized by the
Amman Chamber of Industry in cooperation with the Ministry of
Industry, Trade and Supply and the European Union Delegation to
Jordan, bringing together industrial companies, government
institutions, energy-auditing firms and international development
partners.

The discussions centered on compliance with the European Union’s
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which requires exporters
in selected sectors to report and verify the carbon emissions
associated with their products.

Experts from the European Union and international donor organizations
briefed participants on the latest developments related to the
mechanism and its implementation requirements, particularly for
sectors currently covered by the regulations, including fertilizers,
aluminium, iron and steel, cement, hydrogen and electricity.

Participants were presented with detailed explanations of how
additional financial obligations linked to carbon emissions will be
calculated based on emissions generated throughout the manufacturing
process, including those associated with raw materials and production
inputs.

The session also addressed procedures for accrediting entities
responsible for verifying carbon-emissions data submitted by
industrial facilities, a requirement that will play a central role in
future compliance with European regulations.

As industries adapt to the evolving regulatory environment, the Amman
Chamber of Industry announced that it is developing a Green Guidance
Platform as part of an expansion of its Industrial Waste Exchange
Platform launched last year.

The new platform is expected to provide advisory services covering
green industrial transformation, resource-efficiency practices,
sustainability standards, circular-economy models, responsible
business practices and compliance with environmental regulations.

Representatives of the German Agency for International Cooperation
(GIZ), the German Development Bank (KfW), the United Nations
Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) outlined support programs
designed to enhance industrial competitiveness and assist
manufacturers in reducing carbon emissions and advancing
green-transition initiatives.

Participants emphasized that the European regulations, while
presenting new compliance challenges, could also create opportunities
for Jordanian manufacturers to strengthen their position in
international markets through greater efficiency and sustainability.

They called for integrated technical and financial support to help
industrial companies modernize production processes, improve energy
efficiency, expand renewable-energy use and adopt advanced
manufacturing technologies capable of reducing carbon emissions and
enhancing export competitiveness.

The session reflected growing efforts by both the public and private
sectors to position Jordanian industry for a global trading
environment in which environmental performance and carbon
accountability are becoming increasingly important determinants of
market access.

//Petra// RZ