How is the template structured and what are its key components?

A multi-sheet workbook with guided data entry

The template is an Excel workbook with several sheets, each focusing on different aspects of the reporting:

1. Guidelines & Conditions: Provides general information and instructions.
2. Installation Data: Collects information about the production facility and processes.
3. Sheets for specific sectors (e.g., cement, steel): Gather detailed emissions data.
4. Summary sheets: Compile the entered data for easy review.
5. Code Lists: Contains reference lists for countries, currencies, and CN codes for CBAM goods.

Key components include:

• • Colour-coded cells (yellow for mandatory inputs, light yellow for optional)
  • Drop-down menus for standardized selections
  • Automated calculations in green cells
  • Error messages to highlight missing or incorrect data
  • Navigation panels for quick access to different sections