The EU Regulation on deforestation-free supply chains (EUDR)
Impact of the EUDR on your business practices
On June 9, 2023, the European Union published the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The directive aims to ensure that products imported into or exported from the EU market do not contribute to global deforestation and forest degradation. Specifically, the EUDR therefore establishes due diligence obligations in relation to seven raw materials and some products made from them:
The EUDR regulations will apply to large companies from December 30, 2025. From June 30, 2026, small and micro-enterprises will also be affected by the EUDR regulations.
If your company trades in the raw materials mentioned or the products listed in the law, you may be affected by the directive. We would be happy to assist you in implementing the legal requirements in your company in a timely manner.
EUDR obligations for companies at a glance
The scope of the EUDR defines various due diligence obligations depending on the company’s business activities and for different company sizes. The full due diligence obligation of companies basically comprises three points:
- Initial collection of information about the product and its origin
- Risk assessment based on the information collected
- Implementation of risk mitigation measures (if no negligible risk has been identified)
If the risk assessment has identified a negligible risk, the third point can be skipped. All affected companies are obliged to place their products on the market only after fulfilling their due diligence obligations and subsequently submitting a due diligence declaration. The directive defines what information must be included in the due diligence declaration.
How we can support you
Are you uncertain whether your company is affected by the EUDR, or are you wondering how you can implement it in practice? Our team of experienced experts offers tailored support and guidance. With our holistic consulting approach, we address your current challenges in a solution-oriented and efficient manner. We keep an eye on regulatory requirements and market developments as well as existing best practices.
We offer a modular portfolio to help you meet the requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation: from explaining the basics of the law and the necessary implementation processes to the mandatory public reporting. You can commission the services that are relevant to your company as needed.
ENTRY
- Industry-specific workshop to communicate EUDR content and determine the company’s obligations
- EUDR readiness check: assessment of the current situation (especially product screening), gap analysis, and creation of an action plan for EUDR compliance
- In-house training for various departments
SUPPLY CHAIN
- Creation of supply chain transparency, including supplier mapping
- Country benchmarking
- Supplier dialogue
- Development of measures to support suppliers in becoming EUDR-compliant
- Implementation of training courses for suppliers
Our portfolio also includes comprehensive consulting services
DUE DILIGENCE SYSTEM
- Design of internal structures to fulfill due diligence obligations, in particular risk management: processes, responsibilities, documentation, tools
- Implementation and execution of risk assessments
- Advice on risk mitigation measures
- Support in creating and uploading the due diligence declaration
- Software consulting
Our portfolio also includes consulting on suitable management systems.
REPORTING
- Public reporting on the fulfillment of due diligence obligations in accordance with EUDR requirements.
Our portfolio also includes comprehensive support for the preparation of a legally compliant (CSRD) sustainability report.
REVIEW
- Review of implemented processes and action plans for follow-up where necessary
- Internal and external audits
Are you also affected by the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) or the CSRD reporting requirement, or would you like to improve your company’s overall performance in the area of sustainability? We would be happy to advise you on holistic and integrated solutions.
Your compact introduction – Sustainability Impulse
Not sure where to start your sustainability journey or how to continue? With our “Sustainability Impulse” workshop, we provide an introduction to the topic of sustainability – also in the context of the EUDR Directive. In doing so, we create a common understanding of sustainability in your organization and identify initial areas for action.
Specifically, you will receive:
- An introduction to the broad topic of sustainability
- A detailed and practice-based theoretical section
- An interactive section on the application of the theoretical content
- Identification of initial areas for action
- Opportunity for questions and a follow-up appointment
