Finding solutions for responsible sourcing — with insight from IKEA, SIG, Sofidel and the launch of WWF’s new Guide to Effective Traceability
We know traceability matters. But what are the solutions required to make effective traceability a reality?Traceability is fundamental to responsible sourcing. Effective traceability allows companies to:
- Mitigate sourcing risk with confidence
- Demonstrate compliance with emerging regulations such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
- Build trust by fulfilling voluntary commitments to Deforestation- and Conversion- Free supply chains.
Ultimately, traceability is vital for advancing the responsible sourcing of commodities linked to deforestation, conversion, illegality and/or human rights violations – including timber, palm oil, soy, rubber, cocoa, beef/leather, and coffee.
As demand and shareholder expectations grow for traceability, there is a strong need for effective solutions. This public webinar, hosted by WWF’s Forests Forward programme and European Policy Office, will:
- Showcase hands-on solutions from companies and experts that are showing leadership in traceability
- Clarify the key elements that traceability systems should incorporate and what companies can do to support progress
- Discuss the alignment of traceability systems with the EUDR
- Provide ample time for Q&A
With:
- Mikhail Tarasov | Head of Forestry, Inter IKEA Group
- Udo Felten | Manager, Global Environmental Sustainability & Affairs, SIG Group
- Riccardo Balducci | Sustainability Director, Sofidel Group
- Anke Schulmeister-Oldenhove | Manager, Forests, WWF European Policy Office
- Jason Grant | Manager, Corporate Engagement, Forests, WWF-US
This webinar is particularly relevant for: Companies, governments, tool developers, certification systems, NGOs and other stakeholders looking to understand and implement effective traceability of forest-risk commodities.
