The New Era in Foreign Trade
New Era in Foreign Trade: Climate Law and the Rules of the Game Changed
It entered into force on 3 July 2025. Climate LawIt opened a whole new page in Turkey's foreign trade policy and export structure. It is no longer just product quality and price competition; carbon density, sustainability compliance and environmental transparency It will also determine the fate of exports.
In short: climate policies are no longer environmental files, trade file.
Why is it important?
The new standard of global trade is carbon footprint. the European Union Carbon Regulatory Mechanism at the Border (CBAM) Its applications, such as these, impose an obligation on exporters to document and price carbon emissions. Turkey's Climate Law, by bringing compliance with these regulations to domestic law, companies Maintaining competitiveness It carries purpose.
What's on the Exporter's Agenda?
1. Carbon Cost Now Included in Product Cost
With the National Emission Trading System (ETS), carbon emissions in the production process are becoming a cost item. So the exporter, who can't manage his carbon, can't get a price.
2. Net Zero 2053: Strategic Orientation
By 2053, the net zero emissions target is no longer just an environmental vision. a legal obligation. It is not possible for sectors that do not comply with this goal to hold on to the foreign market.
3. Investments Speed Up with Green Financing
Green Taxonomy of Turkey will provide low-interest loans, grants and guarantees to environmental projects. Circular economy and energy efficiency-oriented investments will gain funding advantage.
4. Permits, Collections, Reports: Everything in Time
- July 3, 2025: The integration process has begun.
- 31 December 2027: The supply chain carbon data will be integrated into the system.
- July 3, 2028: ETS permit and deadline for initial allocation. Otherwise, there may be restrictions on the export of the facility.
5. Transparent Reporting and High Penalties
Companies that have disrupted emissions clearance or reporting will be subject to fines and an additional delivery obligation of up to 80%. This is a loss of credibility in the foreign market.
What to Do?
- Every company that exports, should initiate carbon footprint calculations.
- Greenhouse gas permit applications Preparation must be made for.
- Integrated carbon monitoring with supply chains Their systems must be installed.
- ETS and CBAM compliant reporting processes It must be digitized.
- Green financing tools It should be closely monitored.
It's Not Just Harmony, It's Time to Take Advantage
The Climate Act is not just a liability for exporters, Opportunity to take a position in global competition. Companies that take action today not only avoid punishment, but also stand out in new markets with the label "responsible manufacturer".
It's no longer about reducing carbon, but about managing carbon. Growing the trade.
