Introducing the Deforestation Sustainability Assessment Questionnaire: Supporting Your EUDR Compliance Journey

With the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance deadline of December 30th, 2025, approaching, Drive Sustainability -together with its leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and in collaboration with SUPPLIERASSURANCE- has developed a Deforestation Sustainability Assessment Questionnaire (D SAQ).

How the Deforestation SAQ Supports Compliance

As a first line of defence, the Deforestation SAQ (D SAQ) enables organisations to:

Assess their suppliers’ due diligence systems and gather necessary evidence.
Evaluate suppliers’ capability to collect relevant information for products within the scope of the EUDR.
Identify potential gaps that could indicate a high risk of deforestation in the supply chain.

These insights are critical for demonstrating compliance with the EUDR and ensuring responsible sourcing.

Why This Matters for the Automotive Supply Chain

The legislative landscape for all tiers of the automotive supply chain is becoming increasingly complex and stringent. Companies must establish robust due diligence systems and provide transparent, defensible evidence of sustainability practices - extending down to raw materials sourcing.

The Deforestation SAQ is a crucial first step in identifying high-risk suppliers and taking proactive measures to align with EUDR requirements.

Released on February 7, 2025 – Drive Sustainability's OEMs will leverage the assessment to prepare their suppliers to become compliant by the time the Regulation enters into force end of 2025.

Similarly to the Core SAQ (5.0), the D SAQ will undergo revision and adaptation based on regulatory and OEMs requirements. The Deforestation Sustainability Assessment Questionnaire is currently available in 8 languages.

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