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BeyondTraceability Talks: Steering Latin America's Businesses Toward EUDR Compliance

Latin America plays a crucial role in global agriculture, with countries like Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Peru being major exporters of key commodities such as coffee, cocoa, soy, and palm oil. In 2023, Brazil led the region in coffee exports, valued at $7.35 billion, followed by Colombia at $2.9 billion and Honduras at $1.48 billion (Statista, 2024). Peru also emerged as a top exporter of fine cocoa beans, exporting $102.12 million worth in 2022, primarily to European chocolate manufacturers (Trading Economics, 2024).

However, this economic activity has contributed to significant environmental issues, particularly deforestation. Latin America and the Caribbean account for 44% of global tropical forest loss, with 77% driven by commercial agriculture (Forest Trends, 2021). Brazil alone loses 1.7 million hectares annually and, along with Indonesia, is responsible for nearly half of global deforestation (OurWorldInData, 2021).

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to delay the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one year. If accepted by the European Parliament and Council, the compliance deadlines will shift to December 30, 2025, for large corporations and June 30, 2026, for small and micro-enterprises. The deadline is fast approaching! Let’s stay on course and build greener, more sustainable supply chains.

Join our BeyondTraceability Talks webinar to gain expert insights on how your business can achieve EUDR compliance and secure its place in global markets. Our team of industry experts, led by Silvan Ziegler, Head of Markets for Latin America, will provide practical strategies to adapt your supply chain to meet these new standards.

Register now to stay ahead of regulations, navigate compliance, and position your business for growth in an evolving global marketplace.

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BeyondTraceability Talks: Steering Latin America's Businesses Toward EUDR Compliance

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📅 November 6, 2024
⏰ 10.00 - 11.00 AM (GMT-5)
📍 LIVE on Ms. Teams

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