Beyond Traceability: The Future of Sustainable Sourcing: Neil Judd Proforest
17 December 2025
39 mins 31 secs
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Has the myopic focus on traceability hamstrung EUDR?
How can we integrate nature and biodiversity into corporate policies?
Will regenerative agriculture be the bedrock of future corporate action?
With us to answer these questions is Neil Judd, Co-founder of Proforest, a global not-for-profit working to advance the sustainable production and sourcing of forest-risk commodities including palm oil, soy, sugar, and timber.
Neil shares insights from Proforest's 25-year journey, highlighting the industry's shift from minimal action to widespread recognition of the need for responsible sourcing. The discussion focuses on the complexities of sustainable supply chains, from the evolution of voluntary standards to the impact of new legislation like EUDR.