The EU Deforestation-free Products Regulation ((EU) 2023/1115) aims to contribute to reducing global deforestation, the EU’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and global biodiversity loss.
This session will provide EU and non-EU company representatives with knowledge of the EUDR, its scope, main obligations, and outlook.
Audience
Board Members and executives of EU and non-EU companies
Duration
2 hours
Format
Interactive workshop
Materials provided
Links to guidelines
Tools for due diligence
Sample Agenda
This agenda is designed to foster engagement and interaction among participants, ensuring that they all leave with a clear understanding of the regulation and actionable insights for their organizations.
It can be adapted to your organization’s individual needs as every training includes a video (call) to optimise the training for you. For an optimal learning effect, we recommend face-to-face trainings, however, trainings can also be held online.
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM | Scope of the EU Deforestation Regulation
- In-scope commodities (cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, wood)
- Overview of regulated entities (operators and traders)
- Key definitions and clarification of important concepts
- Countries’ level of risk
- Initial application deadlines and amendments
2:50 PM – 3:40 PM | Main Obligations Under the EUDR
- Overview of due diligence & other requirements
- Compliance and reporting standards
- The Deforestation Due Diligence Registry
- Penalties for non-compliance
3:40 PM – 4:00 PM | Wrap-Up and Next Steps
- Summary of Key Points: Recap of EUDR scope, obligations, and outlook
- Action Plan Development: Participants list 2-3 steps to prepare their organisations for EUDR compliance
The presenter
Dr Alexandra von Westernhagen benefits from over 20 years as an EU regulatory lawyer gained in seven jurisdictions (including Brussels, the UK & Germany), in international private practice, academia (e.g. MIT) & international organizations (European Commission & OECD).
She is currently Partner & Head of EU Sustainability at Liberius Legal based in Brussels, the heart of the EU, as well as EU/Regulatory Partner at Keystone Law in London. She is also a Board member (Europe) of the Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers (GAIL).
Alexandra regularly provides EU law overview & strategic implementation trainings to company boards and members of their organizations, including to Barclays, Sodexo, Royal Mail and many other EU and international companies, law firms, public sector organizations, universities and think tanks.
