The EUDR
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A quick introduction into the EUDR
What are these rules about?
These rules are designed to make sure that companies selling or exporting certain products (like wood, soy, or coffee) aren't contributing to deforestation or harming forests around the world.
Who do these rules apply to?
Operators: Companies that produce, process, or import these products.
Traders: Companies that buy and sell these products (think wholesalers or retailers).
What do companies have to do?
Due Diligence:Companies need to do thorough checks to make sure their products are not linked to deforestation. This means looking at their suppliers and the sources of their products. They need to submit a "due diligence statement" to the authorities, declaring they've done these checks and haven't found any problems.
Record Keeping:Companies must keep detailed records of their checks and statements for at least five years.
Transparency:Companies must share information with others in the supply chain (suppliers, buyers) to show they are following the rules. If they find out anything that suggests their products might be linked to deforestation, they must tell the authorities and anyone they sold the product to.
Cooperation:Companies need to cooperate with the authorities if they come to inspect their records or products.
Are there differences for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)?
Yes! Smaller companies (SMEs) have slightly different rules:
Operators (SMEs): They don't need to do full due diligence if their products are already covered by another company's checks.
Traders (SMEs): They need to keep records of who they buy from and sell to, but they don't have to do the same level of checks as larger companies.
The main idea:These rules are meant to make the whole supply chain responsible for making sure products aren't linked to deforestation. Everyone has a role to play, but the level of responsibility depends on the size of the company.
These rules are designed to make sure that companies selling or exporting certain products (like wood, soy, or coffee) aren't contributing to deforestation or harming forests around the world.
Who do these rules apply to?
Operators: Companies that produce, process, or import these products.
Traders: Companies that buy and sell these products (think wholesalers or retailers).
What do companies have to do?
Due Diligence:Companies need to do thorough checks to make sure their products are not linked to deforestation. This means looking at their suppliers and the sources of their products. They need to submit a "due diligence statement" to the authorities, declaring they've done these checks and haven't found any problems.
Record Keeping:Companies must keep detailed records of their checks and statements for at least five years.
Transparency:Companies must share information with others in the supply chain (suppliers, buyers) to show they are following the rules. If they find out anything that suggests their products might be linked to deforestation, they must tell the authorities and anyone they sold the product to.
Cooperation:Companies need to cooperate with the authorities if they come to inspect their records or products.
Are there differences for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)?
Yes! Smaller companies (SMEs) have slightly different rules:
Operators (SMEs): They don't need to do full due diligence if their products are already covered by another company's checks.
Traders (SMEs): They need to keep records of who they buy from and sell to, but they don't have to do the same level of checks as larger companies.
The main idea:These rules are meant to make the whole supply chain responsible for making sure products aren't linked to deforestation. Everyone has a role to play, but the level of responsibility depends on the size of the company.
Here are two interviews dealing with the topic.
Supply chain traceability - with Katharina Davids
Here is a list of answer
Here is a list of free material
Meridia Cooperatives+and+the+state+of+field+data+quality+for+EUDR+compliance
The document presents the results of a study conducted by Meridia in the Cavally region of Côte d’Ivoire to assess data management practices among farmer cooperatives and verify the reliability of current field data.
Key findings of the study include:
A significant share of smallholders (30%) are at risk of exclusion from EUDR supply chains due to poor or invalid data.
Cooperatives are motivated to collect and manage field data but often lack the necessary skills and resources.
Data issues are caused by various factors, including inconsistent data collection practices, inadequate software and devices, and lack of training.
Meridia's automated field data verification tool can help identify and address data quality issues.
The document also provides recommendations for how cooperatives and companies can improve field data quality for EUDR compliance, such as investing in data collection and management capabilities, implementing data governance policies, and verifying field and sustainability data.
RSS_EUDR_VerifAIdSupplyChain
The document describes an AI-powered solution for tracking deforestation and forest degradation to ensure compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This regulation requires companies to prove that their products are not linked to deforestation.
The AI solution uses satellite data to monitor land cover changes and identify areas where deforestation or degradation has occurred. This information can then be used to assess the risk of non-compliance with EUDR and generate reports that can be used to demonstrate due diligence.
By reading this document, you can learn about:
The requirements of the EUDR and the challenges of compliance.
How AI can be used to monitor deforestation and forest degradation.
The benefits of using an AI-powered solution for EUDR compliance, such as efficiency, transparency, and reliability.
This information can be useful for companies that need to comply with the EUDR, as well as for anyone interested in the use of AI for environmental monitoring.
LiveEO EUDR Handbook
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Picterra EUDR risk assessment
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