Sustainable Compliance
EU Deforestation Regulation
Throughout history, forests have been destroyed to clear land for agriculture, animal husbandry, and to obtain resources. It is a practice that still happens today, to increasingly detrimental effect. Forests are often cleared for the production of crops used to make products commonly exported to the EU, such as beef, palm oil, wood, cocoa, and coffee.
It has been estimated that 420 million hectares of forest have been lost between 1990 and 2020. Real change is needed to reduce the effects of forest degradation, and countries around the world must be committed to it. There are existing regulations which target deforestation, such as the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), that aim to prevent the import and sale of products linked to deforestation.
The obligations of such regulations, discussed in detail in this white paper, promote deforestation-free supply chains. It will be essential for businesses to identify and utilise strategies, such as deforestation assessments, to ensure supply chains meet legal requirements, maintain EU market access, and manage risks and consumer expectations.
Topics discussed in this white paper include
- Impacts of deforestation
- Existing regulations relating to deforestation
- EU Deforestation Regulation
- Impact of EUDR
- Future outlook
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Dara Robinson
About the author
Dara Robinson is a Sustainability Analyst at Eurofins Sustainability Services. Dara has a degree in Biochemistry and a background in chemical regulation for the personal care industry. In her role as Sustainability Analyst she focuses on new product development.
About Eurofins Sustainability Services
At Eurofins, we understand creating a sustainable business model is critical to the future success of businesses and the long-term development of our planet. For this reason, Eurofins Sustainability Services provides help and support to our customers along the value chain. The goal is to ensure our customers fully understand their supply chain and where the most significant impacts occur. We believe businesses can operate in sustainable ways that enhance their economic output.
By focusing on products and materials manufactured in a way that does not deplete natural resources, create a negative impact on the environment, or harm people directly or indirectly involved, businesses embrace sustainability in a meaningful way.
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