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January 9, 2026

Mastering EUDR Compliance: Traceability, Risk & Sustainable Supply Chain

Deforestation is no longer a distant environmental issue — it’s a defining business challenge. With the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), companies placing key commodities like coffee, cocoa, soy, and timber on the EU market, trading or exporting them must prove their products are deforestation-free and legally sourced.

December 19, 2025

CSDDD and CSRD Omnibus Amendments: What Companies Need to Know

On December 16, 2025, the European Parliament approved sweeping changes to the CSRD and CSDDD. While fewer companies are now formally in scope, supply chain due diligence and sustainability reporting remain essential. This article explains what the Omnibus changes mean in practice and how businesses can respond strategically.

December 9, 2025

Top 5 Supply Chain Sustainability Trends Shaping 2026 and Beyond

Discover five key supply chain sustainability trends emerging in 2026 – from regulatory shifts and AI agents to product traceability and supplier enablement. Gain insight into how leading companies are building resilience, driving innovation, and staying ahead in a fast-changing business environment.

December 3, 2025

From Pledges to Progress: Personal Reflections on the COP30 Webinar with SBTi & GRI

As COP30 marks a shift from climate pledges to actual implementation, businesses are facing new expectations around Scope 3 data collection, emissions disclosures, and supplier engagement. In a recent COP30 webinar with the SBTi and GRI, our Head of Sustainability, Sebastian Klotz, shared his perspective on what the conference outcomes mean for corporate climate action. This article unpacks his key takeaways and shows how companies can turn their targets into measurable results.

November 25, 2025

COP30 Belém News Roundup – Part III

In the third and final part of our COP30 coverage, we examine the key outcomes of the conference and the roadblocks that shaped them. As in previous COPs, negotiating the final text proved a drawn-out process, yielding mixed results. We break down what COP30 delivered – and what it didn’t – on climate adaptation, finance, and the fossil fuel phase-out.

November 20, 2025

EUDR Compliance: Your Quick-Start Guide to Readiness and Resilience

EUDR compliance is no longer optional. The EU Deforestation Regulation is coming into force soon and companies that aren’t prepared risk losing access to the EU market. Our practical guide explains how to build your EUDR compliance roadmap and stay ahead.

November 18, 2025

COP30 Belém News Roundup – Part II

The second part of our COP30 coverage explores a wide range of key topics, including adaptation finance, plans to mitigate the health impacts of climate change, the just transition, and critical unresolved issues for the second weeksuch as the fossil fuel phase-out and climate funding discussions. 

November 12, 2025

COP30 Belém News Roundup – Part I

In this three-part series we bring you the latest news around the 30th UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP) in Belém, Brazil. Notable developments of the Leaders’ Summit and the first two days include the official start of the Loss and Damage Fund and the announcement of new initiatives, including the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) and the Intergovernmental Land Tenure Commitment (ILTC).

November 11, 2025

Digitalizing EUDR Due Diligence: Turning Compliance into a Reliable Process

With the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) coming into effect, due diligence is no longer optional — it’s an operational necessity. Ensuring that every product entering or leaving the EU is deforestation-free requires data transparency, system integration, and supplier alignment. Learn how leading companies are digitalizing their due diligence to meet EUDR with confidence.

October 30, 2025

EUDR Readiness in Practice: Governance, Processes, and Data Management

EUDR readiness can seem like a maze – complex supply chains, inconsistent data, and evolving EU rules. But with the right structure, compliance becomes manageable. Learn how to build a well-planned EUDR strategy that simplifies supplier coordination, strengthens data traceability, and keeps your operations audit-ready.

October 24, 2025

EUDR FAQ – Answers to the Most Common Questions About the EU Deforestation Regulation and the Planned Delay

Learn everything you need to know in our EUDR FAQ — from the most frequently asked questions about the EU Deforestation Regulation to the proposed EUDR delay and the new compliance obligations for companies.

October 9, 2025

Rethinking ROI – The Strategic Value of Sustainable Procurement

Most organizations still struggle to measure the ROI of their sustainable procurement efforts but continue investing, recognizing that the risks of inaction outweigh short-term uncertainty. The third and final part of our series shows how many organizations are leveraging sustainability as a long-term investment and strategic enabler.

September 24, 2025

Why Companies Are Investing in Sustainable Procurement

In part two of our series, we explore the drivers of companies’ sustainable procurement investments. Strategic business goals are gaining in importance, as shown by the results of our study with global procurement organization CIPS.

September 17, 2025

EUDR System Integration: Simplifying Compliance with Celonis and SAP

With the EUDR deadline drawing closer, companies are under pressure to ensure full readiness to prevent costly shipment delays and safeguard market access. Integrations with common enterprise IT systems can streamline the EUDR compliance process.

September 4, 2025

Sustainable Procurement in Focus: Shaping the New Normal

In collaboration with UK-based CIPS, we conducted a survey of 105 procurement professionals on the strategic role of sustainability. The results reveal a business function in transition – one that is already reaping the rewards of its expanded mandate. In this three-part series, we highlight key insights from the survey.