EUDR Compliance & Due Diligence
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EU 2023/1115) requires commodity importers to prove products are deforestation-free and legally produced. We provide the full evidence chain: farm polygon registry, satellite deforestation analysis, chain of custody records, and blockchain-attested Due Diligence Statements.
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If your product enters the EU market and any of these commodities are in your supply chain, you are required to submit a Due Diligence Statement before each shipment.
Our Process
Farm Polygon Registry
We map every farm in your supply chain to a precise geopolygon boundary. Stored in our PostgreSQL farm registry with unique farm ID, operator details, and commodity type. This is the foundation of your entire evidence chain.
Satellite Deforestation Analysis
Sentinel-2 BFAST change detection against the Global Forest Cover 2020 reference layer. SADC-calibrated: our Namibian savanna phenology correction eliminates false positives that trip up global platforms operating without local ground data.
Chain of Custody Records
Cattle movement from farm to abattoir via NamLITS (Namibia) or BAITS/LITS (Botswana) ear-tag records — linked directly to your farm polygons. Shipment-to-farm linkage tables generated for every consignment.
Due Diligence Statement Generation
DDS generated automatically from your farm polygon data, satellite analysis results, and chain of custody records. PDF output via our Jinja2/WeasyPrint pipeline, ready for submission to EU authorities.
Blockchain Attestation
Each DDS hash is attested on Polygon or Algorand. Non-repudiable, publicly verifiable timestamp on every statement. This is your liability protection instrument — if a shipment is ever challenged, you have cryptographic proof of what was submitted and when.
Pipeline
Botswana
BMC — Botswana Meat Commission
EU beef export compliance. Herd-to-hook traceability via BAITS ear-tag records + farm polygon mapping. Protecting one of Botswana’s most critical export revenues.
Malawi
TIMB — Tobacco Institute of Malawi
Tobacco supply chain due diligence for EU market access. Farm polygon registry across smallholder aggregation networks.
Zambia
ZNFU — Zambia National Farmers Union
Smallholder soy and maize aggregator compliance. Farm polygon registry at cooperative level across ZNFU member network.
SOLUTIONS
EUDR Standard
For small and medium-sized organisations
EUDR Enterprise
For large-scale supply chains and exporters
EUDR + DTS Bundle
Complete environmental intelligence platform
The Challenge
Many exporters in Southern Africa currently rely on supplier declarations, paper audits and self-reported data to demonstrate compliance. Under EUDR, this is legally insufficient.
Without a verified due diligence statement covering all required evidence, your products cannot legally enter the EU market. Buyers will demand documentation before purchase.
EUDR requires geolocation polygon data for every source plot, deforestation analysis against a fixed date (31 Dec 2020), and documented legality verification for each source country.
EU competent authorities and institutional buyers require that evidence is collected and verified by a qualified third party — not compiled by the operator themselves.
Verification Process
Our structured certification process follows our scheme (EUDR-SD-001), covering all required evidentiary steps from initial scoping to final certification decision.
We identify all EUDR-listed commodities, relevant supply chain actors, source countries and applicable legal frameworks for your operation.
GPS polygon data for all source plots is collected by our field team using EUDR-compliant methodology (Section S4) — not sourced from operator self-reporting.
Multi-source satellite imagery is analysed to assess land cover change against the 31 December 2020 baseline (Section S5). Results are documented for every plot.
We verify that all sourcing activities comply with applicable national legislation — including land rights, tenure records, permits and environmental regulations (Section S6).
A formal risk assessment is completed using our EUDR Risk Assessment Template (Section S9). Mitigation plans are developed where required (Section S10).
We document the full supply chain from source plot to EU entry point, applying our Chain-of-Custody Standard (Section S8) throughout.
Following audit (Section S11–S12), a formal certification decision is issued. We prepare all EUDR Article 9 due diligence documentation for your submission.
Assessment Scope
Satellite-based land cover analysis confirms no deforestation or forest degradation has occurred on source plots since 31 December 2020 — the EUDR mandatory baseline date.
All source plot boundaries are verified against EUDR precision requirements. Coordinates are collected in the field by GMIT personnel, not self-reported by the operator.
Land tenure, usage rights, permits and applicable national legislation are verified for each source location in Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa.
We trace and document the full chain of custody from farm or forest gate through processing, storage and transport to the EU market entry point.
We prepare the complete EUDR Article 9 due diligence statement and supporting documentation package required for submission to the EU Information System (EUDR-IS).
For operators requiring ongoing verification, our MRV framework provides continuous monitoring and annual re-certification capability supported by Digital Twin sensor data.
Benefits
A certified due diligence statement allows your commodities to enter the EU legally. Buyers can accept your shipments with confidence and reduced liability.
Third-party certification reduces your personal liability as an operator. If a challenge arises, you have documented, defensible evidence prepared by an accredited certifier.
EU importers and buyers need EUDR-compliant suppliers. Certification positions you as a preferred, low-risk supply partner — protecting and growing commercial relationships.
Development finance institutions and agricultural insurers increasingly require environmental compliance evidence. Certification supports access to green finance and trade credit.
All evidence is compiled, stored and retrievable for regulatory audits, buyer due diligence inquiries or competent authority checks — for up to 5 years post-certification.
EUDR requires continuous monitoring. Pairing certification with our Digital Twin Subscription provides live monitoring data that supports annual re-certification efficiently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs EUDR compliance?
Any operator or trader who places EUDR-listed commodities — cattle, coffee, cocoa, palm oil, soya, timber or rubber — on the EU market for the first time, or who exports them from the EU. This includes importers, food processors, traders and retailers sourcing from SADC countries.
What is the December 2020 baseline?
EUDR requires that source plots show no deforestation or forest degradation after 31 December 2020. This is a fixed regulatory baseline. Land that was cleared before this date is not automatically compliant — legality must still be established. GMIT’s satellite analysis directly assesses this baseline for every certified plot.
What geolocation data is required?
EUDR requires GPS polygon data (not just a point location) for every plot where the commodity was produced. For plots under 4 hectares, a single geo-point may be acceptable in some circumstances. GMIT collects and validates all geolocation data to the required standard.
Does GMIT operate in all SADC countries?
In Year 1–2, our scheme covers Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa. Morocco operations commence from Year 3. Contact us to discuss coverage for your specific operating geography.
How long does the certification process take?
Field data collection and satellite analysis typically require 4–8 weeks. Full certification including documentation preparation ranges from 6–12 weeks for straightforward operations. We provide a detailed timeline during onboarding.
What documentation do I receive?
Upon successful certification you receive: a formal Certification Certificate (valid for 12 months), a complete EUDR Article 9 due diligence statement package, geolocation data records, satellite analysis reports, legality verification documentation, chain-of-custody records and risk assessment outputs.
Can certification be integrated with Digital Twin monitoring?
Yes. The Digital Twin Subscription provides continuous IoT and satellite monitoring of certified plots — which feeds directly into annual re-certification. Instead of repeating the full data collection process each year, live monitoring data supports efficient annual renewal.
Full polygon registration and satellite analysis takes 6–8 weeks. Contact us now to begin your supply chain assessment — before enforcement begins.
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