EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR)
Deforestation-free supply chains. Let us do it for you.
Deforestation is a growing compliance risk for companies in the EU. The EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) requires businesses placing beef, soy, palm oil, timber, coffee, or cocoa on the EU market to prove their supply chains are deforestation-free.
Need help meeting the requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation? Good Growth Collective offers expert support to ensure your supply chain stays compliant and sustainable.
Curious to know more? Here's how we do it:
- Step 1: EUDR readiness check
- Step 2: Data collection
- Step 3: Risk assessment
- Step 4: Risk mitigation
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EUDR readiness check
Before any compliance work begins, we carry out a structured readiness assessment to determine the scope and depth of your obligations under EUDR. Using proprietary methods, we validate key product classifications, assess your legal responsibilities under the regulation, and establish a baseline view of your supply chain exposure. This phase ensures a precise alignment between your business profile and the regulatory framework, and sets the foundation for a targeted and efficient compliance strategy.
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Data collection
With the initial scope defined, we initiate supplier engagement to align external data flows with regulatory expectations. This includes integrating critical location-level insights, contractual adjustments where required, and structured input collection across all relevant partners. By establishing a robust pre-assessment data foundation, we ensure a seamless transition into the next phase of the compliance pathway.
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Risk assessment
At this stage, collected input is processed through a structured classification mechanism that aligns with regulatory expectations. Geospatial, commodity and counterparty data are weighed across multiple risk dimensions.
If indicators exceed certain thresholds, additional validation pathways are activated. Where risk is deemed negligible, the track proceeds uninterrupted toward formal declaration. -
Risk mitigation
For flagged cases, tailored mitigation strategies are deployed to resolve outstanding exposure. This may involve external validation, enhanced supplier interaction, or structural data refinement.
Where alignment proves unattainable despite corrective engagement, strategic reconfiguration of sourcing channels may be considered to uphold regulatory conformity.
EU Deforestation Regulation: What's in it for me?
Reputational benefit
Firms that are compliant with EUDR requirements enjoy reputational benefits. Consumer behaviour is increasingly focused on sustainable production. As an EUDR-compliant company you enjoy several benefits related to your environmental coommitments.
Overview of supply chain risks
The EUDR requires you to have a comprehensive overview of your supply chains, understanding the origin to plot of your products. This can help you understand other risks beyond deforestation involved in your supply chains, allowing you to mitigate impacts, and enjoy the opportunities associated therein.
Forego fines
The EUDR is an EU-wide regulatory framework aimed at limiting the Union's exposure to deforestation-related risks. As such, non-compliance comes with a steep cost. Delinquent organizations are at risk of being fined a total 4% of their annual turnover, and losing EU market access.
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Sustainability isn’t a trend: it’s your license to trade. EUDR keeps you in business and ahead of the curve.
How do you ensure the data collected for the EUDR is relevant and accurate?
We partner exclusively with Osapiens for all EUDR-related projects, ensuring our data collection and processing approach is aligned with their industry-leading compliance platform. This collaboration enables us to gather high-quality, verifiable data (such as geo-locations, plot boundaries, and forest cover change) with precision and consistency. By leveraging robust digital tools and standardized methodologies, we ensure our clients receive accurate, EUDR-compliant data. By doing so we can then focus on delivering on the strategies for supply chain readiness and resilience so our clients can be compliant and stay compliant.
Why should I start working on EUDR compliance early?
Starting early gives you a critical head start in navigating the complexity of EUDR requirements. Building traceability, collecting accurate geo-data, and aligning your supply chain can take time, especially if you're working with multiple suppliers or regions. Early action helps you identify gaps, avoid last-minute compliance risks, and maintain uninterrupted access to EU markets. It also shows your commitment to sustainability, strengthening relationships with buyers, investors, and regulators. In short, early compliance isn't just smart, it's strategic.
How does this service fit into your Sustainability as a Service (SaaS) Model?
Our Sustainability as a Service (SaaS) model is built to ensure your company remains compliant and future-proof at all times. With that in mind, our SaaS model delivers EUDR compliance for all your products based on an annual subscription fee. We aim to go beyond and deliver insights to help you with acheive a sustainable supply chain beyond just compliance!
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Kevin van Dam
Managing Consultant