A report featured by First India outlines how the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has introduced complex carbon compliance demands for Indian steel and aluminium manufacturers. Without verified emissions tracking, Indian exporters face potential financial penalties and restricted access to key European markets.
To guide exporters through these evolving trade rules, climate-tech startup CleanCarbon.ai—founded by IIM Ahmedabad alumni Nilesh Bhattad and Rashmi Bhattad—is delivering AI-driven compliance tools paired with specialized technical consulting.
Key Highlights from the First India Coverage:
- End-to-End Compliance Support: CleanCarbon.ai moves beyond basic report generation, providing audit-ready Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission disclosures across carbon-intensive sectors, including steel, aluminium, cement, fertilizer, and energy.
- Rescuing Critical Contracts: First India points to real-world outcomes, such as enabling a Pune-based aluminium wire exporter to satisfy strict European compliance benchmarks and preserve a valuable export agreement with an Italian buyer.
- Demonstrated Track Record: Backed by global operational hubs across Pune, Dubai, and Silicon Valley, the team compiled and delivered more than 100 verified CBAM reports for Indian businesses within a six-month period.
- Transforming Compliance into Advantage: Chief Executive Officer Nilesh Bhattad highlighted that demystifying carbon requirements helps Indian producers maintain an ongoing competitive edge across European supply chains.