Beyond the Pledge: Making Zero-Deforestation Measurable with Geospatial Data

One of the most persistent challenges Koltiva observes in global supply chains is the gap between bold sustainability pledges and the systems needed to uphold them. While zero-deforestation goals are now commonplace, a 2025 Forbes analysis reveals that only 30% of upstream companies and just 12% of downstream firms have traceability systems in place to monitor deforestation risks, despite the EUDR requiring compliance by the end of this year (Forbes, 2025). This disconnect underscores a critical issue: without the infrastructure to verify sourcing and land-use change at scale, even the most well-intentioned commitments risk falling short.

In this issue, we spotlight key topics to help businesses navigate practical insights into how advanced monitoring tools empower companies to take a proactive approach in managing deforestation risks.

To deepen the insight, our upcoming webinar, Mapping Sustainability: Leveraging Geospatial Intelligence for Traceable Supply Chains, will bring together industry experts to share how these technologies can be effectively implemented, offering attendees actionable strategies to improve transparency and strengthen supply chain resilience.

To deepen these insights and translate them into practical strategies, our next BeyondTraceability Talks webinar series will bring the conversation from theory to implementation.

💬 Join us for an engaging session with Anne Rosenbarger from the World Resources Institute (WRI). Anne will share actionable insights on transforming forest monitoring data into effective business practices, blending advanced technology with on-the-ground engagement, and striking a balance between compliance and support for smallholder producers.

💡 By the end of the session, you will gain practical insights into:

• Insightful examples on integrating forest monitoring tools into business operations.

• Strategies for aligning compliance with responsible sourcing and smallholder inclusion.

• A practical look at how data-driven traceability can reduce risk and build long-term resilience.

Overcoming Barriers in Geolocation Data: An Interview with KOLTIVA's GIS Expert for Deforestation Monitoring

Dimas Perceka, Koltiva’s Remote Sensing & Climate Lead, shares insights into how our Land Use Tracker (LUT) improves verification of historical land use and maps complex supply chains.

The blend of geospatial data and field validation paves the way for more reliable compliance, while also underlining persistent issues with data quality and supply chain transparency. Discover more expert insights by reading the full article.

More to Explore:

🌳 Our Land Use Tracker: Deforestation Monitoring for EUDR Compliance

✅ EUDR Risk Classifications Unveiled: How to Future-Proof Your Supply Chain Compliance

🧑🌾 The Fight Against Child Labour in Cocoa Supply Chains: How Traceability and On-the-Ground Expertise Drive Change

🌱 Strengthening Producer Prosperity in Aceh Tenggara: Government, KOLTIVA, and Partners Unite for a Sustainable Future

🌿 Segregation Is Non-Negotiable: Inside the EU’s Deforestation-Free Supply Chain Mandate

🤝 Leading with Traceability: Socfin Selects KOLTIVA to Advance EUDR Compliance and Lead in Responsible Supply Chains

Article Contributors:

• Dimas Perceka, Remote Sensing and Climate Lead

• Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrikasari, Social Media Officer

• Luca Fischer, Sr. Head of Markets - Indonesia

• Indryani Bali, Project Lead

• Daniel Prasetyo, Head of Public Relations and Corporate Communications

• Amarilis Putri, Agronomy Lead

• Michael Wijaya Saputra. Head of Data Collection and Climate

• Andre Dani Mawardhi, Senior Manager Agriculture and Environment

Editor: Maria Marshella Gaviota, Marketing Communications at KOLTIVA