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Brazil’s Beef Sector and the EUDR: A Case for Collective Readiness

July 7, 2025 - Brazil’s Beef Sector and the EUDR: A Case for Collective Readiness As the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) raises the bar for sustainable trade, Brazil’s beef sector—one of the EU’s largest suppliers—is actively preparing for compliance. This case study explores how the Brazilian Beef Exporters Association (ABIEC) is coordinating technical alignment, supply chain support, and international dialogue to ensure readiness. It also highlights ongoing challenges and what’s still needed to operationalize deforestation-free commitments across the value chain.

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Strategy to Leverage Sustainability Reporting: Advancing International Alignment and Capacity Building

April 1, 2025 - This report presents an executive summary of a comprehensive scoping study on the effective implementation of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) . It provides actionable recommendations to enhance ESRS as a tool for economic transformation through international alignment, sectoral approaches, and value chain capacity building beyond compliance. While policy uncertainties may impact ESRS specifics, the core challenges—capacity-building, coherence, and stakeholder engagement—remain pivotal. Discover strategies to leverage ESRS beyond compliance and foster ambitious, globally aligned sustainability reporting that drives transformative change.

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