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At PEFC, we have a longstanding commitment to halting deforestation through the promotion of sustainable forest management and products that do not contribute to forest loss. We are committed to continuing this work and strongly support the objectives of the EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR).
While our standards were already well positioned to meet many key elements of the EUDR, we worked intensively to align them more closely with EUDR requirements. PEFC chain of custody certified companies can already benefit from the new PEFC EUDR DDS module to help them demonstrate their compliance with the EUDR. PEFC certified forest owners will soon be able to benefit from our practical solutions to enable them to successfully implement EUDR.
At PEFC, we take a holistic approach in how we manage our forests sustainably. PEFC certification takes into account numerous environmental, social and economic considerations, while at the same time addressing the EUDR's key focus - deforestation and legality of wood.
The EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR), which entered into force on 29 June 2023, aims to decrease the production and consumption of commodities and derived products linked to deforestation and forest degradation entering or leaving the EU market.
By imposing strict requirements on operators and traders, it builds on the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) for wood products. The EUDR requires companies to exercise due diligence for their products, which must be legally produced and deforestation-free – this means not produced on land that has been subject to deforestation or forest degradation after 31 December 2020.
The EUDR covers a wide range of timber products, including sawn timber, wood-based materials, paper, and furniture, as well as rubber. The EUDR also applies to palm oil, soy, coffee, cacao, and beef.
The PEFC EUDR Due Diligence System (DDS) is designed to support PEFC chain of custody certified companies in demonstrating their compliance with the EUDR. It can be used by any organisation within the supply chain, no matter where the organisation is based or what their EUDR obligations are.
Simplified implementation: The PEFC EUDR DDS simplifies complex EUDR requirements by translating them into clear, understandable steps, using the familiar language of the PEFC Chain of Custody standard.
Demonstrate your EUDR readiness: Implementing the PEFC EUDR DDS signals to the market and your customers that your company is aligned with EUDR requirements, enhancing your credibility and customer trust.
We have broken down the process of setting up your PEFC EUDR DDS into ten easily digestible steps. These steps go from identifying your role and understanding the requirements, through the updates you will need to do to your management system, and how to prepare for the audit.
13 November 2024: The revised PEFC SFM benchmark standard was approved by the PEFC General Assembly. The revised standard, PEFC ST 1003:2024, comprises several new and amended requirements that will enable EUDR alignment for PEFC-certified material coming directly from a PEFC-certified forest. Find out more or download the standard.
2 October 2024: The European Commission announced a proposal for an additional 12 months to prepare for the start of application of the EUDR. Along with it, the Commission published the EUDR guidelines and updated the FAQ document, together with some other relevant implementation material. Find out more
26 July 2024: Following its approval by the PEFC General Assembly, PEFC ST 2002-1:2024, Requirements for the Implementation of PEFC EUDR Due Diligence System (PEFC EUDR DDS), was published on 20 July 2024. Find out more or download the module standard.
If you have any questions or queries regarding PEFC and our alignment with EUDR, please contact us at eudr@pefc.org.
You can also sign up to our Technical Matters newsletter to keep up to date on all the latest PEFC EUDR news.
In the PEFC alignment to EUDR webinar series, join us for an update. We will share the latest news from the European Commission as well as the roll out of the new PEFC EUDR compliance support solution. Find out more
The webinar will take place on 11 December at 10:00 and 15:00 CET in English, with interpretation in French and Spanish.
Register for the 10:00 CET session here
Register for the 15:00 CET session here
Register today to stay informed on EUDR compliance and secure a sustainable, deforestation-free supply chain.
Forest certification is a valuable tool in preventing the flow of material coming from forests connected to deforestation and degradation, due to the assurances it provides through third-party verification. PEFC is well placed to ensure you will be able to meet the EUDR requirements.
Behind the scenes, our Working Groups and Task Forces are working on our development streams to ensure we have practical solutions in place to enable you to successfully implement EUDR. We also continue to engage with the EU Commission, as we have done since the start of the EUDR development process.
We continue to follow the developments at the European Commission, such as the possible postponement of the application date, and will update our road map accordingly.
We are developing partnerships with a range of Earth Observation (EO) and Traceability companies.
LIVE EO, osapiens, and TimberID have end-to-end software solutions for EUDR compliance which include Earth Observation checks for deforestation and degradation, data sharing capability and Due Diligence Statement functionality.
Timbeter are specialists in geolocation and traceability of timber and are currently adding further EUDR capabilities to their product offering. Ekwato is an efficient digital solution to manage and monitor timber products purchasing policies.
Find out more about our technical partners below.
Live Eo offers earth observation technologies and solutions for asset monitoring, providing insights for businesses for increased safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
osapiens provides Software-as-a-Service solutions to enable global companies establish corporate sustainability, fulfil legal ESG requirements, and automate manual processes.
Deeplai developed the DeepTech solution Timber ID to meet and solve EUDR objectives, providing proof of timber provenance in the chain of custody.
Forest tech company Timbeter offers a digital timber measurement solution that uses machine learning technology and artificial intelligence for accurate log detection and supply chain management.
Ekwato is an efficient digital solution to meet companies' internal, normative or regulatory requirements when purchasing wood products, providing a tool to manage complex documentation and risk analysis process for each product.
Orbify offers satellite-powered environmental analytics for EUDR compliance and Nature Conservation. Orbify’s EUDR tool, Compliance Orb, streamlines the EUDR compliance process by performing historical deforestation analysis, assessing risks, and providing near-real-time alerts to ensure deforestation-free supply chains.
Innovative and trusted, Supply Logica (made by OBBOIS) combines over a decade of expertise with easy and advanced tools for mapping, risk analysis, and mitigation solutions, providing a reliable and accessible tool for EUDR compliance and sustainable supply chains.
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