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How to Resolve Non-Negligible Deforestation Risk: Verified Due Diligence for EUDR Mitigation
Effective deforestation risk mitigation EUDR compliance is essential for companies sourcing from high-risk regions. Learn how implementing verified traceability systems, supplier due diligence, and sustainable sourcing practices can protect your supply chain, meet EU deforestation regulations, and enhance brand credibility in global markets
manfredborer
Aug 14, 20259 min read
Thailand’s Rubber Company (G T Rubber) and Indonesia’s AgriTech Firm Map Over 15,000 Plots and Verify 4,500 Farmers to Ensure Deforestation-Free Supply Chain
Deforestation free supply chain solutions are being implemented by G T Rubber and Koltiva, covering 15,000 mapped rubber plots and 4,500 verified farmers. This data-driven system combines geolocation tracking, land legality verification, and dealer training to meet EUDR requirements. The program prevents unverified rubber from entering the market while promoting sustainability and compliance in Thailand’s global rubber trade.
Daniel Prasetyo
Aug 11, 20256 min read
Why 82% of Net Zero Targets Remain Unverified and How Essential Scope 3 Emissions Data Drives Real Climate Action
Struggling to verify your Net Zero targets? Scope 3 emissions are often the largest and most difficult to track. Discover how accurate, traceable emissions data drives real climate action, improves ESG reporting, ensures regulatory compliance, and strengthens sustainability leadership. With 82% of targets still unverified, verified Scope 3 data is essential to turn climate commitments into measurable results.
manfredborer
Jul 21, 20258 min read
The Hidden Risks of Satellite Deforestation Alerts: How to Mitigate False Positives for EUDR Compliance?
Satellite deforestation alerts are crucial for EUDR compliance, but they often trigger false positives—flagging deforestation where there is none. This creates serious risks for agribusinesses, including delayed shipments, extra verification costs, and exclusion of compliant suppliers. Discover how combining satellite data with field-based verification ensures credible traceability, accurate reporting, and deforestation-free supply chains.
Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrika Sari
Jul 16, 20255 min read
REA Empowers Over 600 Smallholders in East Kalimantan to Produce Sustainable Palm Oil with EUDR Compliance and RSPO Certification, Supported by KOLTIVA
Executive Summaries REA initiated SHINES programme to support over 600 independent smallholders in Kutai Indonesia with RSPO...
Daniel Prasetyo
Jul 14, 20255 min read
EU Parliament Rejection of Country Risk Classification Benchmarking Framework Sparks Global Uncertainty for Businesses Navigating EUDR Compliance
The European Parliament’s rejection of the EUDR country risk classification has created renewed uncertainty for businesses. Critics pointed to outdated data, a lack of regional nuance, and questionable risk rankings that could misrepresent on-the-ground realities. This article unpacks the implications for compliance and features insights from KOLTIVA’s Senior Manager for Agriculture and Environment, André Mawardhi
Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrika Sari
Jul 10, 20256 min read
Top 4 Expert Insights to Future-Proof Traceability for Seafood Supply Chains from Indonesia’s Marine Affairs Workshop
Explore top expert insights on advancing seafood supply chain traceability, from Indonesia’s STELINA Workshop. Learn how interoperability, global standards, and digital tools are transforming tuna and shrimp industries. Koltiva shares its milestone as Indonesia’s first GDST-certified aquaculture traceability provider and highlights key strategies for building transparent, efficient, and sustainable seafood supply chains.
Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrika Sari
Jul 3, 20256 min read
Advancing Sustainable Farming with Digital Traceability in Agriculture: KOLTIVA Shares Insights at the AAI–PISAgro Agribusiness Talk
Koltiva’s Co-Founder Ainu Rofiq highlighted how traceability supports sustainable farming during the AAI–PISAgro Agribusiness Talk. Using tools like KoltiTrace and KoltiSkills, Koltiva helps agri-businesses ensure deforestation-free sourcing, while empowering farmers with training, digital tools, and financial inclusion through KoltiPay—bridging tech innovation with on-the-ground impact for more resilient and transparent agriculture.
Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrika Sari
Jun 27, 20256 min read
Public-Private Synergy Drives e-STDB Push for Cacao Farmers in Central Sulawesi
Only 500 cacao farmers in Central Sulawesi are registered under Indonesia’s e-STDB system. Discover how Koltiva and other stakeholders are accelerating traceability and sustainability efforts for cacao in Sulawesi through digital tools.
Daniel Prasetyo
Jun 23, 20253 min read
KOLTIVA at Agri Vietnam 2025: Driving Traceability and Sustainable Growth in Asia Pacific Agribusiness
Executive Summaries KOLTIVA will attend Agri Vietnam 2025 to showcase its end-to-end digital solutions that empower agribusinesses across...
Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrika Sari
Jun 20, 20255 min read
Can You Afford to Ignore Geospatial Data in the Race for EUDR Compliance?
Learn how geospatial data is essential for EUDR compliance—enabling traceability, deforestation verification, and sustainable, transparent supply chains, and access EU markets.
Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrika Sari
Jun 11, 20258 min read
Tech for a Thriving Blue Economy: KOLTIVA Powering Coast 4C's Regenerative Seaweed Farming
Explore how KOLTIVA and Coast 4C are advancing the blue economy through regenerative seaweed farming, traceability, and inclusive digital innovation.
Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrika Sari
Jun 5, 20258 min read
Beyond Compliance: How Digital Traceability Is Future-Proofing Mexican Cocoa
Mexican cocoa faces climate change, policy shifts, and trade risks—but digital traceability and sustainability offer farmers a path to resilience and growth.
Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrika Sari
May 30, 20257 min read
Overcoming Barriers in Geolocation Data: An Interview with Koltiva's GIS Expert for Deforestation Monitoring & Supply Chain Transparency
Geospatial technology is transforming how companies manage supply chain transparency, providing precise, real-time data to monitor land use and detect deforestation risks. In this interview, our Remote Sensing & Climate Lead, Dimas Perceka, draws on his geospatial expertise to unpack the EUDR's requirements and showcase how our innovative solutions, particularly the Land Use Tracker (LUT), empower businesses to navigate this complex regulatory landscape. We believe that compl
manfredborer
May 28, 202511 min read
World of Coffee Jakarta 2025: Driving Sustainable Coffee with Innovative Traceability Solutions
World of Coffee Jakarta 2025: Driving Sustainable Coffee with Innovative Traceability Solutions
Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrika Sari
May 16, 20254 min read
RSPO Talkshow at Palmex 2025: “Beyond Traceability: Tech Strategies for a Sustainable Palm Oil Industry”
Discover how digital innovation is taking palm oil traceability beyond compliance at Palmex Indonesia 2025. Join RSPO’s talkshow on sustainable, tech-driven transformation.
Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrika Sari
May 8, 20254 min read
Segregation Is Non-Negotiable: Inside the EU’s Deforestation-Free Supply Chain Mandate
The EU’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) mandates strict segregation of high-risk commodities to ensure only legally produced, deforestation-free goods enter the EU market. Mixing compliant and non-compliant products risks market access. This article explores the critical role of segregation in achieving compliance, highlighting challenges in complex supply chains and Koltiva’s solutions—field support, training, and the KoltiTrace system—ensuring businesses meet EUDR requirem
Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrika Sari
May 7, 20256 min read
GDST & Aquaculture: Shaping the Future of Traceability
Discover how GDST enhances seafood traceability, boosts transparency, and ensures compliance in a rapidly evolving global aquaculture market.
Kumara Anggita
Apr 21, 20256 min read
EU Takes Action to Simplify EUDR Implementation: What It Means for Global Supply Chains and the Future of Traceability
The EU simplifies EUDR implementation with updated guidance—cutting costs, easing compliance, and redefining traceability for global supply chains, and how KOLTIVA responds.
Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrika Sari
Apr 17, 20254 min read
KOLTIVA Empowers Digital Traceability for Sustainable Coffee: Over 25,000 Coffee Farmers Across the Americas Digitally Validated
KOLTIVA is transforming coffee sourcing—enabling real-time data, compliance tracking, and inclusive sustainability for 25,000+ farmers.
Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrika Sari
Apr 9, 20253 min read
Feature Articles:
Digitizing Indonesia’s Wild-Capture Yellowfin Tuna: How KOLTIVA, Meloy Fund, Ocean Union, Laut Biru Seafood, and Marine Change Are Strengthening First-Mile Traceability
Accounting for 31% of the world’s 5.2 million tonnes of tuna catch in 2023, yellowfin tuna ( Thunnus albacares ) is the world’s second-largest commercial tuna species and a cornerstone of the global seafood economy (ISSF, 2025). Highly prized in sushi and sashimi markets, it underpins a multi-billion-dollar industry and sustains thousands of coastal families, particularly in Indonesia, where wild-capture fisheries play a critical role in global supply. But, in today’s seafo
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Koltiva Empowers 475,000 Coffee Producers Worldwide and Strengthens Indonesia’s Leadership in Sustainable Coffee
Indonesia is one of the world’s largest coffee producers, with millions of smallholders depending on coffee as their main livelihood. From Aceh to Toraja, each bean represents the hard work of farming communities that keep this industry alive. But as sustainability and transparency become key requirements in global trade, the way coffee is produced and verified must evolve. With coffee now included under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), exporters and roasters are re
Feb 23 min read
How U.S. Buyers Elevate Nutmeg Traceability Across Indonesia’s Supply Chains
As U.S. buyers raise the bar on transparency and compliance, nutmeg Indonesia is entering a new phase of transformation. This article explores how American ingredient companies are strengthening traceability across Indonesia’s nutmeg supply chains—using digital, farm-level data to reduce export risk, verify sustainability, and secure long-term sourcing resilience.
Jan 307 min read
How Agroforestry Delivers Climate Impact When Design Meets Farmer-Centred Practice
Agroforestry is widely promoted as a climate solution, but its impact depends on how well systems are designed for farmers and local realities. This article explores how farmer-centred agroforestry design, capacity building, and real-world demonstration plots in Aceh turn agroforestry into a scalable, measurable pathway for climate resilience, livelihoods, and deforestation-free supply chains.
Jan 207 min read
The Cost of Delayed Action: 5 Traceability Barriers Threatening East Africa’s 19% Global Agricultural Outlook
Editor’s Note: This article examines the rising stakes of supply chain traceability in East Africa at a time when the region is projected to contribute 19% of all additional global agricultural production over the next decade. Published alongside Koltiva’s Beyond Traceability Talks Vol. 4 webinar, “Building Supply Chain Traceability and Market Access for East African Exporters,” it distills insights from Agricultural Business Initiative (aBi) Development, Café Africa, Diageo
Jan 710 min read
Making the Invisible Visible: 4 Ways Koltiva Transform Emissions Monitoring Across Food Supply Chains
Food and agriculture drive nearly one-third of global emissions, yet most companies still lack reliable, granular data. This article explores how Koltiva advances emission monitoring across food supply chains—combining geospatial intelligence, ground-truthed farm data, and globally aligned methodologies to turn invisible emissions into actionable climate strategies.
Jan 69 min read
Planting Naturals Digitizes 7,224 Smallholders in Sierra Leone’s First Organic, RSPO-Certified Palm Oil Supply Chain
As Africa faces the world’s fastest rate of deforestation, Planting Naturals is setting a new benchmark for RSPO palm oil in Sierra Leone. By partnering with KOLTIVA, the company is building a fully traceable, deforestation-free palm oil supply chain that empowers thousands of smallholders and meets the EU’s strict sustainability standards.
Dec 29, 20255 min read
Deforestation Law Round-Up: 400+ Lawmakers Endorse EUDR Postponement and Compliance Relief
The European Parliament has officially approved an EUDR delay, granting businesses more time to comply while simplifying obligations for smaller operators. Despite the extended deadlines, companies are urged to continue building robust traceability and due diligence systems to stay ahead of enforcement and safeguard deforestation-free supply chains.
Dec 18, 20256 min read
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