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We are committed to deforestation-free supply chains. We support companies in Germany in converting their supply chains. In this way, we protect forests all over the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The EU is the world’s second largest importer of deforestation-related products. Rainforests are being cleared for raw materials such as palm oil, cattle products, rubber, coffee, cocoa, cellulose and soy. Over 72 million hectares of forest were destroyed between 2001 and 2015. This harms biodiversity and the climate.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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EU regulation for deforestation-free supply chains<\/h3>\n

The EU regulation for deforestation-free supply chains (EUDR) came into force in June 2023. The law offers an opportunity to combat deforestation effectively. However, for companies, especially those that have not dealt with the topic much or only have limited capacities, it is above all a challenge.<\/p>\n

We provide companies with information and support services to help them convert their supply chains to ‘deforestation-free’ and meet the requirements of the EUDR. For example, with our online information portal “elan!”, which guides companies through the conversion process in a structured manner. We developed the portal as part of the “ELAN – Deforestation-free supply chains – Active for more sustainability” project together with our project partner OroVerde and the support of selected pilot companies. <\/p>\n

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Goals<\/h2>\n

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Raise awareness of the importance of deforestation-free supply chains for climate and biodiversity protection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Motivate<\/strong> German companies to restructure their supply chains<\/strong> and support them in doing so.<\/p>\n

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Accompany the implementation of the EUDR<\/strong> by German companies with information and support services (elan! portal).<\/p>\n

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Impacts<\/h2>\n

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Factsheets and action guidelines published (specifically for companies, especially SMEs, on the topic of deforestation-free supply chains & EUDR; link<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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Gave presentations\/input at events and participated in almost 300 expert discussions<\/p>\n

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NGO letters pro EUDR to national and European policy representatives co-signed<\/p>\n

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People with the elan! Portal reached(Link<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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Impressions<\/h2>\n

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Contribution to the sustainability goals<\/h2>\n

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Latest news<\/h2>\n

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Publications<\/h3>\n
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