Coffee (Beverage)
A devastating 14 million hectares of forest are lost annually, largely driven by market pressures for agricultural expansion, fueling global commodity supply chains. The European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) introduced to combat this issue will come into effect in December 2024 for large-scale businesses and mid-2025 for small-scale
Climate change
The European Union's climate commitments are under scrutiny after plans to delay a law combating deforestation were put forward by the European Commission. The proposed 12-month delay has sparked criticism from environmental campaigners and some MEPs, with concerns that it will undermine the EU's credibility on
Business logistics
The European Commission's decision to delay the implementation of its anti-deforestation law has left environmental groups reeling. Despite initial plans to have the law in place by the end of 2024, the commission has proposed a 12-month extension, citing concerns from global partners and stakeholders about their preparedness.
