EUDR COMPLIANCE

Ensure your access to markets and avoid penalties

EUDR, the Forced Labor Regulation, sector-specific and national certifications… So-B-Green guides you toward tailored, stress-free compliance at every level of your supply chains.

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The European Union has adopted regulations to combat imported deforestation as part of its European Green Deal (which stems from the 2015 Paris Agreement).

This measure aims to reduce its environmental footprint by targeting products linked to deforestation, which threaten the climate, biodiversity, and human rights, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia

Deforestation in figures

11%

Deforestation is responsible for 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions

420Millions

hectares of forest were cleared between 1990 and 2020 —an area three times the size of France

An area equivalent to 3 soccer fields is deforested every minute

22.8Million

hectares deforested in 2022

The European Regulation on Imported Deforestation (RDUE) requires relevant European actors to prove that their imported and potentially processed raw materials do not originate from areas deforested after December 31, 2020, and that they comply with the applicable laws of the country of production.

As part of a process of identification, analysis, and mitigation, the relevant stakeholders must implement a due diligence system across their supply chains, analyze the risks of noncompliance, and put mitigation measures in place in the event of significant risks of noncompliance or confirmed cases.

After a one-year postponement, the RDUE will take effect on December 31, 2026, for large and medium-sized companies in the relevant sectors.

Important dates

The Green Deal also includes other laws that will take effect gradually starting in 2027, such as the EU Regulation on Forced Labor/FLR (risk of being blocked at the border if your suppliers do not respect human rights) and the CS3D (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive).

In addition to legal compliance, certain industry-specific certifications have become essential and are increasingly required by your customers and/or by the relevant national regulatory authorities: Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, Organic EU, ARS 1000 in Côte d’Ivoire, etc.

OUR OFFERS

Our EUDR Compliance Services

FULL PACKAGE VERSION

We support you in the operational implementation of your compliance program by combining on-site, documentary, and satellite verification.

Internal EUDR Governance Package

Internal EUDR Governance Package: Committee, Training, and Key Policies

EUDR Maturity Assessment of Your Suppliers

EUDR Maturity Assessment of Your Suppliers: Our analysts will assess the EUDR maturity level of your supply chain using a comprehensive online questionnaire tailored to the nature of the supplier, and based on the four pillars of our methodological framework: the internal EUDR management system, the traceability system, the territory management system, and legal compliance.

Radar and Satellite Analysis of Your Sourcing Areas

Radar and satellite analysis of your sourcing areas: through our exclusive partnership with DisAItek, a French leader in Earth observation using cutting-edge technologies and AI.

Identification of cases of deforestation that occurred after the deadline (December 31, 2020)
Identification of Fraudulent Polygons (Anti-Money Laundering Module)
Automatic alerts regarding current deforestation risks

Deployment of a Digital Traceability System

Implementation of a digital EUDR traceability system for your suppliers

Personalized coaching for your suppliers to minimize risk

Customized coaching for your suppliers to minimize the risk of non-compliance: Based on your suppliers’ EUDR maturity scores, our team will initiate customized coaching to help them complete any missing documentation and implement corrective measures.

Regulatory Monitoring

Ongoing Regulatory Monitoring

EMPOWERMENT VERSION

We provide you with the tools you need to develop your own compliance strategy.

EUDR Coaching Program

EUDR Coaching Program: assistance with implementing due diligence procedures, assistance with responding to your clients’ due diligence requests, TRACES assistance, etc.

WHAT SETS US APART

Why Choose So-B-Green?

"One-stop-shop-all"

We support you in all aspects of EUDR with a single annual contract and a comprehensive solution

Differentiated Instruction

Tailored support at every stage of the value chain: whether you’re an importer, processor, exporter, or a cooperative, we provide you with customized support

A team in the field

A team on the ground in West Africa: our experienced team can conduct “ground-truthing” at the plot level and review plot histories

Financial Risk Mitigation

Reduction of financial risks (fines of up to 4% of revenue for EUDR non-compliance) and supply chain risks

Competitive Advantage

Competitive Advantage and Proactive Planning: By preparing for the EUDR, you’re staying ahead of other upcoming regulations regarding due diligence

Price Competitiveness

Price competitiveness of our offering: a flexible plan tailored to the estimated risk levels of your supply chains, with pricing based on actual volume

OUR CORNERSTONES

Our other support services

Traceability

From the field to the end customer, ensure reliable, secure, and compliant traceability to enhance the transparency of your supply chains and manage your risks.

Producer resilience

Through numerous initiatives, we work closely with producers to help our partners diversify their income and crops.

Regional resilience

Our approach is to guarantee our partners a deforestation-free supply chain, while encouraging responsible farming practices that respect existing ecosystems.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Turn your commitments into a driver of performance. CSR is a comprehensive sustainability strategy that drives performance, going beyond a product- or supply chain-focused approach.

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