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EU Deforestation Regulation 2025 round table
13 March @ 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, 2025 for large and medium sized companies and on 30 June 2026 for small businesses 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 – 2:30 pm |Welcome and Introduction: Outlining the EUDR Regulations by Bert Gevers, partner at Loyens & Loeff Brussels
2:35 pm – 3:15 pm | Step-by-step guide to building a compliance programme: from policy design to implementation
- 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
Speakers:
Jochen Vankerckhoven, Partner at Alongsight
Jeremy Xander, Manager at KPMG Belgium
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm | Leveraging AI for EUDR by Christopher Wall, CEO of ZEUS
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- 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
Christopher Wall, CEO at 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 Brussels
5:05 pm – 5:10 | Conclusion by Bert Gevers, Partner at Loyens & Loeff Brussels
When:
13 March 2025
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Where:
Loyens en Loeff
Tervurenlaan 2, 1040 Etterbeek
Fee:
Free of charge for members of ICC Belgium
€75,- excl. VAT for non-members
Registrations will close on Tusday 11 March 2025