Betterwood is a pilot company for deforestation-free supply chains

We are pleased to announce that our company has been selected as one of the pilot companies participating in the innovative ELAN project. ELAN stands for “Deforestation-free supply chains – Active for more sustainability” and was developed in cooperation with OroVerde – the Tropical Forest Foundation and the Global Nature Fund and the Global Nature Fund.

EU supply chain law for high-risk raw materials

This project aims to support companies on their way to deforestation-free supply chains. The preservation of our forests is an issue that is of non-negotiable value in times of advancing climate change and, consequently, the new EU supply chain law (EUDR) is to be legally monitored more strictly for companies that import high-risk raw materials such as cocoa, soy, beef products, palm oil, coffee, natural rubber and wood.

Through the ELAN portal we were able to analyze our supply chain processes in detail and gain valuable insights into the new EU regulation. The experience and results we gained during the pilot phase with ELAN were extremely informative. The platform not only gave us the opportunity to review our supply chain specifically for the raw material wood with regard to deforestation risks, but also provided us with useful resources and tools for effective strategy development.

Example Betterwood

The feedback we were able to provide together with other pilot companies contributed to the further refinement of the portal, making it a valuable tool for companies of all sizes that want and need to make their supply chains sustainable.

We are proud to be at the forefront of this important initiative and encourage other companies to join us. Moving to deforestation-free supply chains is not only a matter of environmental responsibility, but also a crucial step towards a more sustainable and equitable global economy. With the help of the ELAN portal, together we can make a significant difference and comply with EU regulations to protect our precious forest ecosystems.