Open Data for Supply Chain Due Diligence

Global deforestation, driven predominantly by agricultural expansion, is increasingly being targeted by regulatory frameworks in consumer countries. These frameworks, such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the US Lacey Act, and the UK Forest Risk Commodities (UKFRC) proposal, aim to ensure that commodities linked to deforestation - like palm oil, cocoa, soy, and timber - are sourced responsibly.

These regulations impose stringent due diligence (DD) and traceability requirements across supply chains, placing significant data demands on upstream actors, particularly smallholders and producers in developing countries.

This report explores current data availability, identifies barriers to compliance, and proposes interventions to bridge data gaps and promote inclusive, sustainable supply chains.