How can we prevent the potential consequences of incorrect ‘high risk’ benchmarking?

To mitigate the risk of operators avoiding specific supply chains or regions classified as ‘high risk’, certain measures are in place:

– Uniform Due Diligence: Operators must adhere to standard due diligence requirements regardless of the risk classification.

– Enhanced Scrutiny: Shipments from high-risk regions receive heightened scrutiny from competent authorities, ensuring compliance (affecting 9% of operators).

– Continuous Engagement: High-risk classification triggers dialogue with the Commission to address root causes of deforestation, reducing risk levels collaboratively.