The EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Supply Chains (EUDR)
The EU Deforestation Regulation, or EUDR for short, is a global step towards greater forest protection. Companies must meet various requirements in order to reduce global deforestation and protect primary forests.
Who is affected by the EU Deforestation Regulation?
Companies that
- import,
- place on the European market,
- or export
one or more of the affected raw materials or specific derived products:
- wood
- cocoa
- rubber
- cattle
- palm oil
- coffee
- soy
How to Comply:
Obligations
- Risk Assessments
- Conduct risk analysis in the country of origin, including both general and specific assessments, documentation, and case studies.
- Perform risk assessments for all products to ensure they are deforestation-free, using satellite data.
- Due Diligence Statement (DDS)
- Market participants, traders, and exporters must submit a due diligence statement (DDS) for EUDR-relevant goods, including the geolocation and production period of each product.
- Compliance with Local Regulations
- Ensure adherence to all relevant social and environmental regulations in the country of production.
- Deforestation-Free Production
- Verify that no forests have been illegally cleared or converted for production purposes, ensuring deforestation-free processes.
Sanctions and Audits
- National Authorities
- Member states must conduct regular monitoring and reviews to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Sanctions
- Companies face penalties of up to 4% of their annual revenue for non-compliance.
06 December 2022:
EU agrees on the adaption of the EUDR in the Trilogue
30 December 2024:
Deadline for non-SMEs to comply with the EUDR
29 June 2023:
EUDR takes effect
30 June 2025:
Deadline for SMEs to comply with EUDR; EU submits impact assessment and possible extension proposal
Core elements of our solution for EUDR
Before products are brought to the EU market or exported, it is important to collect relevant data, document it, and conduct a comprehensive risk assessment. This assessment also includes a review of geolocational data sources. Successful data collection requires solid technical support for suppliers, farmers, operators, and traders. Our solution, the osapiens HUB for EUDR, is a comprehensive, integrated software that provides a complete solution for EUDR regulations. A free data collection app enables detailed geolocation, which is particularly important for compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation. It also allows tracking of shipment details and increases the efficiency of logistics processes through functions such as batch creation and aggregation.
Risk Analysis and Risk Management
AI-based risk assessment
Risk analysis of all relevant dimensions – both for the deforestation-free supply chain and for compliance with laws in producing countries – is fully automated through the collection of supplier data and the application of AI methods to assess deforestation risk. A central platform consolidates all collected supplier data, including verified evidence such as certificates. Risk mitigation actions can also be initiated, documented and stored – all in one place.
Free Farmer App
Easy and secure data exchange
With this convenient mobile application, farmers can easily transmit their precise geolocation data after harvest. Suppliers can seamlessly integrate additional information with a single click. This information is then used to ensure compliance with the Deforestation Regulation.
Due Diligence Statement
Automatic creation of due diligence statements
To verify product compliance, the EU requires the creation of a due diligence statement. osapiens for EUDR facilitates the automatic creation of these statements and ensures that all relevant information such as country of production, geolocation of all plots, production quantity and other relevant details are included.
Case Management
Comprehensive case management system for better risk mitigation
The system simplifies the creation of cases with individual risk assessment, enables the definition of priorities and statuses, allows the linking of risk categories, manages user roles, integrates SLAs/processing deadlines and supports the addition of notes. In addition, you can upload documents to cases, link complaints and reports, and automate risk mitigation and remediation workflows. Cases can be used to document both preventive and reactive actions. In this way, the automated processes in the osapiens HUB make it much easier to comply with the EUDR.
Technical Integration Capability of the EUDR Solution
Implement supplier data via Plug&Play
The osapiens EUDR solution leverages the iPaaS/DataHub engine of the underlying platform to enable easy integration with external customer or third-party systems. Our REST API and certified SAP connector ensure seamless integration, allowing companies to focus on their core business. In addition, our solution is designed to be easy to use for both the enterprise and its suppliers, partners and customers.
Benefits of our osapiens HUB for EUDR Solution
The EU Deforestation Regulation’s list of obligations is extensive and requires collecting, processing, and preparing enormous amounts of data. With our solution, the osapiens HUB for EUDR, all due diligence obligations are implemented in a digital, transparent, fast and secure way.
End-to-End Compliance
Our solution was developed under the guidance of GvW’s experienced legal experts. It is designed to provide you with the highest level of legal certainty.
Automated Workflows
Our solution simplifies complex tasks through workflow automation for greater efficiency and accuracy.
Structured Processes
Our solution guides you step-by-step through the processes required to meet EUDR due diligence obligations.
Quick Start
Link existing supplier data and use predefined configurations and templates to get started in no time.
Suitable for Any Company Size
Whether you manage 10 or 10,000 suppliers, our solution is designed to meet the diverse needs of companies of all sizes and give you a head start in preparing for compliance.
Holistic ESG Approach
Ensure compliance with additional ESG regulations by strategically leveraging insights from multiple osapiens HUB solutions.
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