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Due Diligence Toolkit

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Supporting your organisation in responsible sourcing

In today’s world, businesses are increasingly required to adopt responsible sourcing practices to combat global challenges such as deforestation, climate change, biodiversity loss and human rights abuses.

To support organisations in this journey, Preferred by Nature has developed the Due Diligence Toolkit, drawing on our Sustainability Framework. This framework integrates key sustainability principles across commodities and landscapes and serves as the foundation of the toolkit. It also supports organisations in achieving Preferred by Nature Certification through a risk-based approach, ensuring alignment with both environmental and social standards. 

The framework and due diligence toolkit have also been aligned with the due diligence requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

Whether you’re just beginning to develop a due diligence system or looking to enhance an existing one, our toolkit offers step-by-step guidance, ready-to-use templates, and expert resources to help you manage risks and ensure responsible sourcing.

 

Access the Due Diligence Toolkit

The Due Diligence Toolkit is now available! To gain access, simply complete the registration form below. You can choose to access individual tools or download the entire toolkit as a convenient package.

To learn more about the toolkit, watch the recording of our introductory webinar for a detailed overview.

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What's inside?

Our Due Diligence Toolkit is structured to provide actionable support through five key steps. Here’s what you can expect:

  1. System set-up
    • Get started by establishing a responsible sourcing policy and documented procedures for due diligence within your organisation. Tools include templates for sourcing policies and due diligence procedures.

       

  2. Information & supply chains
    • Access resources for onboarding suppliers, gathering essential supply chain information, and ensuring traceability. Explore templates and guides for supplier questionnaires, information collection and supply chain mapping.

       

  3. Assessing risks
    • Learn how to assess sustainability-related risks in your supply chains, covering a range of social and environmental topics. Tools such as supply chain risk analysis templates and deforestation risk assessment guides will support your analysis.

       

  4. Responding to risks & impacts
    • Understand approaches to addressing identified risks, with tools to help you manage risks through supplier verification, document evaluation and the use of certification or other assurance systems.

       

  5. Transparency & reporting
    • Use templates for public reporting and product statements to communicate your due diligence efforts effectively.

Complete the form to access and download the Due Diligence Toolkit individually or in one convenient package.

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Webinar: Introduction to the Due Diligence Toolkit

In conjunction with the launch of our Due Diligence Toolkit on 21 January 2025, we hosted an introductory webinar to provide a deeper understanding of the toolkit’s features and how it can help businesses develop sustainability due diligence systems, as well as those necessary for regulatory requirements such as the EUDR. Missed the webinar? Catch up via the recording! 

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Explore the Preferred by Nature Certification

Preferred by Nature Certification employs a risk-based approach applicable to all types of companies and land managers. It is based on our Sustainability Framework which has been updated to align with the EUDR requirements. Our aim is to support businesses in complying with the requirements while ensuring sustainability across commodities and supply chains. From legal compliance to best practices, we conduct verifications of land use and manufacturing practices, simplifying due diligence for sustainable product sourcing. Explore the complete Sustainability Framework EUDR Verification Indicators here.

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