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EU Deforestation Regulation 2024 round table
7 November @ 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
EUDR Compliance Unpacked: Best Practices for businesses
The European Union Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR). is set to enter into force on December 30, 2024 and aims to prevent products linked to deforestation or forest degradation from entering the EU market. It applies to key commodities such as timber, rubber, cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, and soybeans and extends to products derived from these, like leather, furniture, and chocolate. Companies involved in the supply chains of these products will need to ensure they meet the new due diligence requirements, proving that their goods do not contribute to deforestation.
To help companies navigate these evolving requirements, ICC Belgium in collaboration with Loyens & Loeff, KPMG, and Alongsight, are hosting a conference focused on building effective compliance programmes. The event will explore essential topics such as supply chain data management, traceability, and the potential role of AI in ensuring regulatory adherence.
Join us as we delve into strategies for achieving compliance and ensuring sustainable business practices under the EUDR framework
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm | Arrival and registration
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm | Welcome and introduction
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm | Overview on supervision and support for companies following the 6 information sessions organized by FPS public health
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Step-by-step guide to building a compliance programme: from policy design to implementation
Topics:
- Due diligence procedures and risk assessments
- Leveraging supply chain data for transparency and accountability
- Tools and frameworks to monitor supplier practices and track deforestation risk areas
- AI
- The use of AI to analyze supply chain data for deforestation risk
- Automating due diligence processes through AI
- Best practices for using digital tools to enhance visibility and compliance
Speakers:
- Bert Gevers, Partner at Loyens & Loeff
- Jochen Vankerckhoven, Partner at Alongsight
- Diederik Bogaerts, Director Global Trade & Customs Practice · KPMG Belgium
- Zeus
3:45 pm – 4:00 pm | Coffee break
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Case Studies and Best Practices
Presentations by companies that have already implemented sustainable sourcing practices for commodities
Moderated by Bert Gevers, Partner at Loyens & Loeff
5:05 pm – 5:10 | Conclusion by Bert Gevers, Partner at Loyens & Loeff
When:
7 November 2024
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Where:
Loyens en Loeff
Tervurenlaan 2, 1040 Etterbeek