Nowadays, while climate change stands before us as a global problem, countries are trying to encourage environmentally friendly practices with various policies and regulations. In this context, concepts such as SKDM and Border Carbon Tax have emerged. However, the differences between these two terms are not understood by many people.

SKDM (Borderline Carbon Regulation and Exposure):

SKDM is a mechanism used to regulate the carbon emissions of products produced within a country and at the same time to ensure fair competition conditions. This regulation aims to create a fair competitive environment in terms of carbon emissions between products in the domestic market and imported products.

For example, while the carbon emissions of a car produced in a country are regulated, an imported car with the same features is subject to a similar regulation. This aims to provide a fair competitive advantage to manufacturers in the domestic market.

Carbon Tax at the Border:

Border Carbon Tax aims to tax the products a country imports according to their carbon emissions. Carbon emissions in the production of imported products are taxed on a par with similar products in the domestic market. This aims to encourage environmentally friendly production practices and keep the environmental impacts of imports under control.

Both mechanisms are important strategies to ensure environmental sustainability and fair competition. However, they have distinct differences in the area they are used and the point they focus on.

These steps are just a few of the important steps taken in the fight against climate change. It is hoped that in the future, more effective environmental protection will be achieved globally as more countries implement similar regulations.