Customer stories
Deforestation change detection and risk assessment for EUDR compliance
Industry:
FMCG
Business type:
Merchant specialized in coffee and cocoa trading
Overview
Walter Matter, a century-old family-owned, independent merchant specialized in coffee and cocoa trading needed a reliable solution to ensure their supply chain adhered to EUDR requirements.
Achievements
6,500+ plots assessed
Rigorous data quality check
Deforestation risk monitoring
Our partnership with Picterra builds innovative solutions to tackle ESG risks. Deforestation is just the beginning; geospatial technologies will address many more environmental and social issues.
Judith Beyeler, Sustainability Manager at Walter Matter SA
Challenge
Geolocation points & polygons of farm plots from the suppliers ie. 6,500+ plots assessed in Ivory Coast
Solution
- Rigorous data quality check and supply chain database managementÂ
- Deforestation risk analysis and precision monitoring where required ie. for identified high risk areas, with use of Picterra change detection models
- Risk assessment report.
Picterra's advanced geospatial technology empowers us to achieve EUDR compliance by providing precise deforestation risk assessments and greater supply chain transparency. This partnership is a crucial stepping stone in our responsible sourcing journey.
Judith Beyeler, Sustainability Manager at Walter Matter SA