EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): practical implementation for companies

Overview EUDR

• Core content and objectives of the EUDR.
• Who is affected? (market participants/traders).
• Product groups, schedule, requirements & obligations.

Understanding affected products & supply chains

• How do I know if my products are affected by the EUDR?
• What information is required for the due diligence declaration?
• Practical approaches to analyzing your own purchasing and supply chain data.

Risk assessment & risk countries

• How do I deal with risk countries and products?
• What does risk classification according to EUDR mean?

Information gathering & cooperation with suppliers

• What specific data and evidence do I need?
• Request, check and document supplier data.

Preparation and submission of the due diligence declaration

• What content must the declaration contain?
• Delivery in the system.

Internal implementation, governance & integration

• Integration of EUDR requirements into existing purchasing and compliance processes.
• Roles, responsibilities, internal communication & training.
  Integration in sustainability and risk management
• How the EUDR can be integrated into existing ESG, environmental and compliance strategies.
• Avoiding duplication of work: synergies with CSDD and CSRD.

Action plan & outlook

• Concrete next steps.
• Support from the EU Commission and the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE).
• Sharing experiences: What works, what doesn't?