This resource was published on 4 September 2025
Tool
The Forest Country Risk tool is integral to the Book Chain Project forest source grading system. It assesses the risk of deforestation (loss of forest cover) and transhipment (importing of timber from countries with deforestation risk) at a country-level.
The tool belongs to SLR but is freely available to download and use. Please do credit SLR Consulting if you reproduce the results or methodology of the tool.
Find out more about how we use the tool to assess forest risk.
This resource was published on 3 September 2025
Slides
These are the slides that were presented during the BCP EUDR Solution Launch webinar on the 2nd of September.
The slides also contain our responses to the questions raised during both webinars.
This resource was published on 3 September 2025
Webinar Video
This is the recording of the BCP EUDR Solution Launch Webinar, which took place on the 2nd of September.
This bulletin was published on 28 August 2025
We will be hosting a webinar on the 2nd of September to mark the launch of the BCP EUDR Solution. The webinar is open to the wider publishing supply chain and will provide insights into the solution and its implementation to support compliance with EUDR.
What to Expect:
📌 Solution Overview: a short demonstration of the platform’s core features and overview of the actions required from mills and suppliers, as well as the benefits of engaging with the solution.
📣 Supply Chain Perspectives: hear directly from paper mills and print suppliers on how they will be engaging with the solution.
🤝 Call to Action: hear the next steps for mills and suppliers who want to engage with the solution.
Webinar Details:
- There will be two identical sessions available to suit different time zones:
9:00–10:00 AM (BST) please register your attendance here.
3:00–4:00 PM (BST) please register your attendance here.
- Registration will close on the 29th of August and meeting details will be sent the day before the session.
- A recording will be available afterward in the Resources section of the BCP site
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Millie
This event was published on 28 August 2025
Webinar |
2 Sep 2025 15:00–16:00 London
Join us for a webinar to mark the launch of the Book Chain Project EUDR Solution, going live on September 1st. This webinar is open to the wider publishing supply chain and will provide key insights into the solution and its implementation.
This session will cover:
- Solution Overview: a short demonstration of the platform’s core features and overview of the actions required from mills and suppliers, as well as the benefits of engaging with the solution.
- Supply Chain Perspectives: hear directly from paper mills and print suppliers on how they will be engaging with the solution.
- Call to Action: hear the next steps for mills and suppliers who want to engage with the solution.
Webinar details:
- Registration will close on the 29th August.
- The webinar will be held virtually.
- Registered participants will receive joining details the day before the session.
- Two identical sessions will be offered to accommodate different time zones.
- A recording will be available afterward in the Resources section of the BCP site.
We encourage mill and supplier users to share this invitation with colleagues responsible for or involved in EUDR compliance.
Date
2 Sep 2025 15:00–16:00 London
This event is in the past
This event was published on 28 August 2025
Webinar |
2 Sep 2025 09:00–10:00 London
Join us for a webinar to mark the launch of the Book Chain Project EUDR Solution, going live on September 1st. This webinar is open to the wider publishing supply chain and will provide key insights into the solution and its implementation.
This session will cover:
- Solution Overview: a short demonstration of the platform’s core features and overview of the actions required from mills and suppliers, as well as the benefits of engaging with the solution.
- Supply Chain Perspectives: hear directly from paper mills and print suppliers on how they will be engaging with the solution.
- Call to Action: hear the next steps for mills and suppliers who want to engage with the solution.
Webinar details:
- Registration will close on the 29th August.
- The webinar will be held virtually.
- Registered participants will receive joining details the day before the session.
- Two identical sessions will be offered to accommodate different time zones.
- A recording will be available afterward in the Resources section of the BCP site.
We encourage mill and supplier users to share this invitation with colleagues responsible for or involved in EUDR compliance.
Date
2 Sep 2025 09:00–10:00 London
This event is in the past
This event was published on 25 June 2025
Webinar |
25 Jun 2025 09:00–10:00 London
Join us for a webinar covering the Book Chain Project EUDR Solution Development, which will cover:
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Introduction: explain how we got there and why we think a sector led approach is important. We will also outline the publishers who have agreed to support us and the partners we are working with.
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Solution Overview: details on the functionality and development process of the solution. Additionally, we will specify the required inputs and actions for mills, printers, and other suppliers and outline how the solution will assist these stakeholders in meeting the EUDR requirements.
- Q&A: BCP team to answer any questions regarding the BCP EUDR solution development and implementation.
The Webinar will be held virtually, and the registered users will receive the webinar joining details the day before the webinar date.
We will be hosting two identical webinars to accommodate time zones and so please only register for one session. Please note that if you cannot attend, the webinar will be recorded and made available under the resources section of the BCP site.
We recommend that mills and suppliers share this invite with those who are responsible for or involved in EUDR compliance.
Notes
- If you are already a BCP user, please log in to the system before registering.
- If you are not a BCP user and would like to attend the webinar, please email Victoria and Damien with your name and company information.
- Please fill in your company name completely, as we will share the attendee list with publishers after the event.
Date
25 Jun 2025 09:00–10:00 London
This event is in the past
This event was published on 25 June 2025
Webinar |
26 Jun 2025 15:00–16:00 London
Join us for a webinar covering the Book Chain Project EUDR Solution Development, which will cover:
-
Introduction: explain how we got there and why we think a sector led approach is important. We will also outline the publishers who have agreed to support us and the partners we are working with.
-
Solution Overview: details on the functionality and development process of the solution. Additionally, we will specify the required inputs and actions for mills, printers, and other suppliers and outline how the solution will assist these stakeholders in meeting the EUDR requirements.
- Q&A: BCP team to answer any questions regarding the BCP EUDR solution development and implementation.
The Webinar will be held virtually, and the registered users will receive the webinar joining details the day before the webinar date.
We will be hosting two identical webinars to accommodate time zones and so please only register for one session. Please note that if you cannot attend, the webinar will be recorded and made available under the resources section of the BCP site.
We recommend that mills and suppliers share this invite with those who are responsible for or involved in EUDR compliance.
Notes
- If you are already a BCP user, please log in to the system before registering.
- If you are not a BCP user and would like to attend the webinar, please email Victoria and Damien with your name and company information.
- Please fill in your company name completely, as we will share the attendee list with publishers after the event.
Date
26 Jun 2025 15:00–16:00 London
This event is in the past
This link was published on 7 April 2025
- SCA is Europe’s largest forest owner and a major timber, pulp and paper manufacturer.
- A long-standing member of FSC, it announced its intention to temporarily pause its FSC Forest Management certification in Sweden starting June 1, 2025, due to a series of systemic challenges it sees within the current FSC framework.
- Still supports FSC: Although SCA is leaving the Swedish FSC system on June 1st, they will remain a member, keep its Controlled Wood and Chain of Custody certifications, and maintain Forest Management certification in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
- Hopefully temporary: The pause is intended to protect SCA’s ability to meet climate and sustainability goals, not to leave FSC entirely.
- To prompt dialogue: SCA is calling for a meeting with FSC and stakeholders in Frankfurt to work on solutions collaboratively.
This resource was published on 11 November 2024
Report
We are excited to release the second edition of the Book Chain Project Environment Report, which provides insights into the publishing industry’s environmental performance. This report contains aggregated data from mill and supplier Environmental Questionnaires, covering a range of important environmental topics, including GHG emissions, energy intensity, water use, and waste management.
This report offers greater data coverage than the first edition as the measurement and reporting of environmental activities become more commonplace.
Key highlights from the report include:
- GHG Emission Intensity Factors: The report includes location-based GHG emission intensity factors at country, subregional, and regional levels. Publishers can use these factors to calculate their Scope 3 emissions from paper or print when site-specific data is unavailable. Mills and suppliers can benchmark their GHG intensity against industry peers.
- Energy Use: Detailed information on energy intensity, fuel mix, renewable energy share, and energy efficiency case studies helps readers understand the regional differences in energy use and the steps being taken to reduce energy consumption and transition to renewable energy sources.
- Water Use and Wastewater Treatment: The report provides insights into water intensity, measures to reduce water consumption, and wastewater treatment improvements. It highlights the efforts of mills and suppliers to set and achieve reduction targets.
- Case Studies: Throughout the report, case studies offer practical examples and inspiration for mills and suppliers to further reduce their environmental impact.
If you have any questions about the Environment Report, please get in touch with Victoria.