A fifth of European timber importers 'not aware' of incoming legislation

iov42’s 2024 Deforestation Regulation Readiness Survey is based on responses from those with active involvement in importing timber and related commodities in the UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Austria and Italy.

All will be or are affected by existing and incoming regulation designed to combat deforestation, which contributes to climate change, biodiversity loss and disruptions in indigenous communities.

The survey revealed that 18% of European timber importers are not aware of incoming legislation, such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and UK Environment Act.

While 51% acknowledged the benefits of traceability for supply chain management and compliance – ensuring the goods they bring to market have been obtained from sources with zero deforestation – 58% of respondents indicate that their suppliers are either unwilling or unable to support their efforts towards enhanced traceability.

Read the report at b.link/Interu_report24

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