{"id":14090,"date":"2024-11-11T15:30:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T13:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluesid.eu\/mitigating-the-impact-of-deforestation-eudr-main-target-fors-upply-chain-management\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T11:27:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T09:27:18","slug":"mitigating-the-impact-of-deforestation-eudr-main-target-fors-upply-chain-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluesid.eu\/ro\/mitigating-the-impact-of-deforestation-eudr-main-target-fors-upply-chain-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Mitigating the impact of deforestation \u2013 EUDR \u2013 main target for supply chain management"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Mitigating the impact of deforestation \u2013 EUDR \u2013 main target for supply chain management<\/strong><\/p>

According to statistics, about 10 million hectares of forest are lost yearly due to deforestation according to the FAO. This area is roughly the size of Iceland, with much of this loss linked to agriculture. This is a global deforestation impact in figures. The EU is responsible for around 16% of global deforestation associated with international trade, making it one of the primary contributors.<\/p>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Industry data shows that approximately 30% of global companies have faced financial and reputational losses due to sustainability and deforestation issues in their supply chains. More companies are adopting the EUDR as a proactive measure to protect their reputation and maintain access to EU markets.<\/p>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) aims to reduce global deforestation by ensuring that products sold in the EU, such as soy, palm oil, coffee, cocoa, and timber, are not linked to deforestation or forest degradation. It is part of the EU\u2019s broader environmental strategy for climate action, biodiversity, and sustainable land use. Even though the European Commission postponed the EUDR application with a new deadline of 30 December 2025<\/strong> (for large operators and traders) and 30 June 2026<\/strong> (for micro- and small enterprises), companies are starting to prepare and act, which is a perfect proactive and preventive measure to fulfill compliance.<\/p>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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As a target<\/strong>, the EU aims to promote the consumption of deforestation-free products <\/strong>and, by doing so, reduce the EU footprint on global deforestation, forest degradation, and biodiversity loss.<\/p>

It is important to note that meeting the traceability and compliance requirements imposed by the EUDR can add 5-15% to operational costs<\/strong> for small suppliers.<\/p>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Major clients with a high sustainability maturity<\/strong> system are oriented to identify the impact of the supply chain. What are they doing? They assess risks and opportunities along their supply chain. How are they doing that? Either by assessing and submitting specific ESG questionnaires to suppliers or entering into the ESG Due Diligence process conducted in a very formal way. They ask suppliers for conformity checks and declarations of product provenience. Suppliers will face increased scrutiny, potential costs, and the need for robust traceability systems. Failure to comply could limit access to the EU market.<\/p>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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