What Is Country Benchmarking?
Under the EU Deforestation Regulation, the European Commission classifies countries into three risk categories: low risk, standard risk, and high risk.
Source: European Commission — Country Benchmarking under EUDR
How the Three Risk Categories Work
- Low-risk countries: Simplified due diligence
- Standard-risk countries: Full due diligence requirements
- High-risk countries: Enhanced scrutiny
How to Prepare
- Audit your supply chain origins
- Talk to your suppliers
- Monitor the EU Observatory
- Use tools like SupplyCanvas to automate risk assessment