EU Deforestation Regulation Advisory

The EUDR mandates that certain commodities placed on or exported from the EU market are deforestation-free and produced in accordance with relevant local laws. SCS Consulting Services assists companies in achieving compliance with the regulation through the following services:

• Supply chain mapping and risk assessment
• Geo-location data collection and verification
• Development of due diligence systems
• Support on the preparation and submission of due diligence statements
• Training and strategic advisory

Our EUDR advisory services support stakeholders across the full value chain:

Upstream Producers & Aggregators

Companies involved in the production or first collection of raw materials, including: 

• Agricultural producers and plantation groups
• Forest owners and timber operators
• First-mile aggregators and mills
• Primary cooperatives and sourcing hubs

Focus: Geo-data collection at plot level, legality evidence, traceability systems, and risk-mitigation documentation

EUDR Operators (placing products on the EU market or exporting from the EU)

• Importers of regulated commodities and derived products
• EU-based exporters declaring deforestation-free origin
• Multi-tier manufacturers that bring raw materials into the EU

Focus: Due diligence systems, risk assessment, DDS preparation and submission, EU Information System readiness

Downstream Traders, Brands & Retailers

• Traders buying or selling EUDR-regulated products within the EU
• Consumer brands and retail groups with EU market exposure
• Distributors and private-label companies

Focus: Chain-of-custody checks, record-keeping obligations, supplier assurance, compliance monitoring, and audit preparation

SCS Consulting Services provides tailored EUDR consultations for all sectors in the value chain, from upstream producers to downstream traders and brands.

Clients can expect:

• Verified, geo-located supply chain data
• Robust due diligence systems
• Reduced regulatory exposure
• Improved transparency and sustainability credentials
• Readiness for EU Information System submissions
• Strategic guidance from EU-based EUDR experts
   

Timelines vary based on scope of work and supply chain complexity. A typical engagement includes:

1. Initial scoping and commodity mapping
2. Geo-location data collection
3. Risk assessment and mitigation planning
4. Due diligence system setup
5. Statement preparation and submission

SCS Consulting Services stands out due to:

• Deep commodity and supply chain specific knowledge
• An integrated approach, we combine consulting, training, and verification
• Use of advanced tools like GIS, satellite imagery, and supported traceability methods
• EU-based advisory team well versed in EUDR, EUTR, and other adjacent EU regulations
• Our approach ensures both compliance and long-term supply chain resilience

SCS Consulting Services ensures:

• GDRP compliance
• Secure IT infrastructure with controlled access
• Data minimization and retention
• Secure handling of geo-location and supplier data

Support includes:

• Commodity scoping and CN code classification
• Geo-location verification and mapping
• Risk assessment and due diligence systems design
• Document and legality compliance assessments
• Training and stakeholder engagement
• Support on submission to EU centralized registry

Pricing depends on:

• Number of commodities and suppliers
• Geographic scope and data complexity
• Level of advisory and verification support

Request a custom quote or schedule a free consultation to scope your needs here.

While the EUDR support service is a consulting process rather than a software product, SCS Consulting Services offers several ways for clients to experience how our approach works in practice:

• Introductory Consultations to walk through the EUDR process
• Sample due diligence materials and geo-mapping tools
• Pilot data reviews
• Access to training resources and webinars  

Schedule a free consultation and ask for EUDR support. An EU advisor on the EUDR team will follow up to tailor a compliance strategy for your EUDR obligations.