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 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.
This resource was published on 18 October 2024
Technical Document
The Book Chain Project provides a publishing industry Code of Conduct for labour and environmental standards. It states the publishers’ commitments to their suppliers and what they expect from their suppliers in return. The Code of Conduct is based on existing internationally-recognized Codes and Laws. Suppliers that do not already have an ethical audit can ask for a SMETA audit that is audited against this Code of Conduct.
This event was published on 27 June 2024
Seminar |
4 Jul 2024 09:30–17:00 London
The seminar is our annual event where we bring the publishing community and our stakeholders together from across book supply chains to discuss the hot issues, be inspired by the latest innovations, and make new connections. The event will be attended by staff from the 28 publishers that participate in the Book Chain Project, as well as representatives from the pulp & paper mills, printers, certification bodies, NGOs and other stakeholders who we engage with.
The Seminar will be a full day of activities, guest speaker presentations and opportunities for networking and catching up. The theme we will be exploring is “Lifting the Cover: The Age of Transparency and Supply Chain Collaboration”, highlighting how regulation and other drivers are pushing for increased transparency, necessitating further and deeper collaboration across supply chains.
Attendance is limited, please register below and we will confirm your place.
Please email us if you have any dietary requirements.
Guest Speakers
4 Jul 2024 10:00–17:00 London
Anna Wickes
Recommerce Lead,
Dr. Martens
Anna looks after Recommerce for Dr. Martens, having launched resale for the brand in the UK and most recently the US. With 13 years experience within sustainability, consulting, and strategy, Anna also brings her academic experience within mathematics, economics and finance to the retail sector, aiming to transform the industry to be more circular and sustainable. Currently based in the UK, Anna has worked across the US and Asia-Pacific to build new business models, and her passion in sustainability led to her founding two businesses, including a zero-waste milk alternative company.
Oliver Cupit
Head of Sustainable Business & Finance,
Zoological Society of London
Oliver Cupit is ZSL’s Head of Sustainable Business & Finance. He has 12 years experience working on responsible sourcing of forest-risk commodities, including provision of advice to companies on how to meet the EU Timber Regulation, forthcoming EU Deforestation Regulation, FSC certification requirements and various national regulations in Congo Basin and South East Asia. At ZSL, Oliver oversees the SPOTT ESG data project, ZSL’s consultancy service offering to the private sector and Nature-based Solutions portfolio of projects. Oliver has field auditing experience of timber product manufacturers, developing and delivering training courses on responsible sourcing, and has delivered services and training in the Solomon Islands, China, Malaysia and Vietnam, as well as across Europe. He holds an undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Oxford and an MSc in Sustainable Tropical Forestry from Copenhagen and Padova Universities.
Robert Williams
Procurement Director,
AstraZeneca
Robert Williams is the Procurement Director in AstraZeneca. As the Director of Sustainability in AstraZeneca’s Global Procurement team, he is working with the global supply chain to deliver AZ Sustainability goals. He leads on reducing Scope 3 emissions towards Net Zero, driving Responsible Supply Chain and supporting the Power of Diversity to inspire innovation. His main focus is on developing high performing supply chains to deliver truly sustainable business growth.
Robert is also the Vice Chair of PSCI Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative; lecturer in energy procurement for the Energy Institute; member of Durham University’s Energy & Industry Board (DEI)
Tim Coles
Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO),
rePLANET
Tim has spent his entire career working in biodiversity monitoring or management. He started his career in the forerunner of the Environment Agency as a Fisheries and Conservation Scientist where he developed the largest river biodiversity programme in the UK with fish, breeding birds and higher plants quantified along every river in Lincolnshire. He left this to found what is now the Institute of Environmental Assessment (IEMA) and after that to found and manage Operation Wallacea. Opwall is a sustainable way of funding biodiversity research and international research teams comprising 200+ academics and supported by paying students have produced 650 papers in peer reviewed journals. During the pandemic when expeditions were not possible then Tim developed a method with a large international consultation group for quantifying how a unit of biodiversity gain could be defined. Tim is currently CEO of rePLANET an organization that funds ecosystem restoration and protection using carbon and biodiversity credit funding at 25 sites around the world.
Date
4 Jul 2024 09:30–17:00 London
This event is in the past