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Agriculture Sustainability & Certification in Southern Europe

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Agriculture Sustainability & Certification in South-east Europe

 

Agriculture in Southeast Europe is facing growing expectations around sustainability and responsible sourcing. This webinar takes a closer look at how certification schemes support transparency and traceability across supply chains.

Speakers will walk through the main standards, practical compliance steps, and real-world examples, with a focus on how these approaches are applied in practice. The session ends with a live Q&A, offering space to raise specific questions and discuss next steps.

 

 

What to expect

  • Overview of Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) and Rainforest Alliance Farming raw material sourcing, including principles and benefits for brands and supply chains
  • Practical walkthrough of Rainforest Alliance Supply Chain requirements, common challenges, and the submission process
  • Insights into Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Supply Chain Certification for responsible palm oil sourcing
  • Carbon Footprint Certification: Understanding, measuring, and reporting climate impact
  • SURE: EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) and access to EU bioenergy markets
  • Interactive Q&A session to address participant questions and next steps
 

Who should attend?

This webinar is intended for professionals responsible for:

  • Agriculture and food sectors
  • Supply chain management, due diligence, and traceability
  • ESG, sustainability, or regulatory compliance
  • Procurement, sourcing, or supplier engagement
  • Data-driven risk assessment and sustainability reporting

It is suited to teams working through certification requirements for the first time, as well as those reviewing or refining how current systems are applied in practice.

 

How to register

Register via the link below to attend the webinar on 18 May 2026.

 

Register    

 

Agenda

TimeProgramme
14:00-14:15Welcome and introduction
14:15 – 14:30UEBT & Rainforest Alliance farming
14:30 – 14:50Rainforest Alliance Supply Chain: Strengthening transparency and trust
14:50-15:10RSPO Supply Chain Certification: Ensuring responsible palm oil sourcing
15:10 – 15:20Carbon Footprint Certification: Measuring and managing climate impact
15:20 – 15:30SURE: Sustainability certification for biomass
15:30 – 16:00Q&A session
 

Contact person 

Neli Petkova
Senior Supply Chain Specialist | Traceability services
npetkova@preferredbynature.org 

Neli Petkova
Senior Supply Chain Specialist
Michal Rezek
Regional Director, East Europe
Marko Stančić
Agriculture Specialist
Joris Bens
Senior Climate Specialist
Mikhail Rai
Senior Programme Technical Lead
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