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- The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires companies placing covered commodities on the European market to demonstrate that their products are deforestation-free.
- Importers must trace commodities back to the specific plots where they were produced.
- New research from non-profit Trase indicates the regulation could influence far more coffee than the volume ultimately sold within the EU.
Why it matters: The EUDR’s traceability requirements may ripple well beyond European borders. Because global coffee supply chains are deeply interconnected, compliance standards designed for the EU market could effectively set the bar for producers and traders worldwide, reshaping sourcing practices even for coffee destined for non-EU buyers.
The regulation targets commodities linked to deforestation, requiring plot-level traceability, a standard that challenges existing supply chain structures in major coffee-producing regions. As companies adapt their sourcing to meet EU requirements, the resulting shifts in trade flows and supplier relationships could redefine how coffee moves through global markets. Full details via ESG News.
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