EUDR - information from SCA
The Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) aims to prevent trade in goods that contribute to deforestation and forest degradation around the world.
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) was formally adopted and entered into force on 29 June 2023. The regulation aims to prevent deforestation and forest degradation associated with specific products placed on or exported from the EU market. For SCA, this applies to timber raw materials and products manufactured from timber.
The regulation targets operators and traders who place products on the EU market or export them from the EU. In practice, the entire value chain is affected. The Deforestation Regulation replaces the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR).
In light of the extensive implementation challenges identified, the EU institutions have, in the now-concluded trilogue process, agreed on a revised implementation proposal. According to this proposal, the application of the EUDR is postponed by an additional twelve months. The regulation will therefore begin to apply on 30 December 2026 for large companies, while small and micro-enterprises will be covered from 30 June 2027. However, the exemption for small and micro-enterprises does not apply to the product timber; in this respect, the regulation will apply from 30 December 2026 and will then replace the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR).
The latest decision also entails certain simplifications of the regulatory framework, including concentrating the requirement to submit a full due diligence statement on the first operator placing a product on the EU market. Subsequent operators in the value chain are only required to collect the reference number from the first operator, in this case SCA. With this simplification, SCA will collect and store reference numbers, but will not pass them on to customers.
Another change concerns small and micro-enterprises, such as small forest owners, which are not required to submit a full due diligence statement but may instead submit a simplified declaration.
There are still uncertainties regarding how traceability, information systems, and due diligence checks will be designed in practice. These issues are being addressed within the framework of the continued work of the working group appointed by the European Commission.
SCA is actively working on preparations for the implementation of the Deforestation Regulation and will adapt its operations as the regulatory framework and technical systems are finalized.
Deforestation drives climate change
The EUDR originates from the EU's Green Deal (The European Green Deal), where the Union aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and protect ecosystems worldwide. One way to accomplish this is to cease activities that contribute to deforestation, as it threatens biodiversity and accelerates climate change.
Reliable Due Diligence System
Origin of wood raw material
SCA sources its wood raw material primarily from its own 2.6 million hectares of sustainably (responsibly?) managed forests in northern Sweden. The remaining amount is sourced from private forest owners, forest owner associations and other forest companies. The core raw materials consist of northern coniferous wood – principally spruce (Picea abies), pine (Pinus sylvestris), and Contorta pine – processed into sawn timber, kraftliner paper, pulp, and biofuels. All our wood raw material origins from low-risk countries within the EU. In 2025, 96.6% came from Sweden, 2.5% from the Baltic States and the remaining 0.9% from Finland and Norway.
Due Diligence System
Wood procurement is concentrated in northern Sweden, which enables us to have strong control over harvesting locations and conservation values. All our wood raw material must come from responsibly managed forests and pass through our Due Diligence System (DDS). This ensures traceability and compliance with applicable laws and regulations as well as certification requirements. The due diligence system is reviewed annually, and a public summary of the review will be publicly available on our website when EUDR ihas become effective.
Supply chain
Mitigation measures
Swedish Forest Agency about EUDR
The Swedish Forest Industries Federation coordinates the forest sector’s work on the EUDR through joint interpretations, guidance, and dialogue with authorities.
Forest Industries about EUDR
The Swedish Forest Agency is the responsible supervisory authority in Sweden and ensures compliance with the EUDR. The agency also provides guidance and support to the industry ahead of the regulation’s entry into force.
SCA
SCA supports the initiative and is preparing to meet the requirements when the regulation enters into force. Read SCA’s statement on the EUDR.
Traceability within SCA's value chain
Via the links you will receive in-depth information about how SCA works with due diligence, responsible forestry and traceability within our value chain.