TraceGains integrates deforestation data to enhance supply chain sustainability

TraceGains, a leader in compliance and quality solutions for the food and beverage (F&B) sector, has taken a major step towards fostering more sustainable supply chains. By incorporating deforestation data from Global Forest Watch (GFW) Pro into its enterprise compliance suite, TraceGains now offers F&B brands and manufacturers the ability to identify and assess deforestation risks in their supply chains.

The integration of GFW Pro, the World Resources Institute’s advanced deforestation analysis platform, allows companies to collect, aggregate and run risk assessments on land associated with forest-risk commodities. With access to this crucial data, businesses gain a clearer understanding of potential environmental impacts.

“Our customers are actively leading the way on environmental sustainability, but there are a lot of data sources out there,” explained Paul Bradley, Senior Director of Product Marketing at TraceGains. “It can be difficult for businesses to navigate the complex data sets and analyses needed to create more sustainable products. Integrating with best-in-class data providers like GFW Pro lets our customers map deforestation risk and conduct risk assessment across their supply chains, bringing all of that intelligence together in one place.”

Simplifying EUDR compliance

This enhanced capability also simplifies compliance with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which mandates that no shipments entering the EU originate from areas deforested after 2020. TraceGains provides an end-to-end solution for EUDR, from data collection and compliance questionnaires to deforestation analysis, risk analytics and automated due diligence submissions when goods enter the EU market.

As the deadline for EUDR compliance looms, businesses must ensure that commodities like palm oil, soy, beef, coffee, cocoa, rubber and timber meet stringent sustainability criteria. TraceGains, powered by GFW Pro, helps track these high-risk commodities, enabling companies to maintain compliance while tracking progress against sustainability commitments.

This industry collaboration not only aids compliance but also improves transparency across supply chains. By tracking forest-related risks, businesses can strengthen their environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, while substantiating their green claims.

This integration equips F&B companies to tackle sustainability reporting complexities, reduce environmental impacts, and align with evolving global regulations — all within a single, streamlined platform.