Suzano Blockchain Solution for Wood Traceability
Sector: Secondary sector · Industry: Wood and paper industry · Organisation: Suzano · Maturity level: Concept
Suzano is developing an in-house blockchain solution to optimize wood product traceability and comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which comes into effect at the end of 2025. The system is designed to enable fast, secure, and automated provision of information such as geolocation data and compliance evidence for customers and authorities. The solution complements existing systems and automates processes to address challenges in data and document processing for EUDR compliance.
Documentation status
- Project status: Concept
- Evidence: Evidence medium
- Editorial review: Ufuk Avci, 15 April 2026
Description
The pulp and paper supply chain faces significant environmental compliance requirements. The EU EUDR makes blockchain-supported certificates of origin a regulatory necessity from December 2026.
Blockchain pulp traceability: forestry operations record plots with GPS precision; felling licences are on-chain; pulp mills document batches and raw material origins. FSC/PEFC as existing certification systems are made tamper-proof by blockchain-secured documentation. SAP GreenToken offers an enterprise approach for raw material supply chain transparency.
Perspectives
B2B — organisations perspective
Paper manufacturers and pulp importers can prove EU EUDR compliance from December 2026 using blockchain-secured certificates of origin.
B2C — consumers perspective
End consumers can trace the sustainability of paper and wood products through improved transparency and make more informed purchasing decisions. The blockchain-based documentation builds trust in the environmental friendliness of the raw materials used.
Employees perspective
Employees in compliance and supply chain areas receive automated tools for risk assessment and documentation, reducing manual processes. However, the system requires new skills in handling blockchain-based workflows and digital verification procedures.
Benefits
General
- Automated compliance documentation reduces manual effort and error risks in proof of compliance.
- Transparent supply chain tracking allows early identification and avoidance of sustainability risks.
- Verifiable sustainability creates competitive advantages and access to environmentally conscious markets.
B2B — organisations
- Automated due diligence procedures improve the efficiency of supply chain audits and reduce compliance costs.
B2C — consumers
- Transparent product origin enables consumers to make sustainable purchasing decisions based on verified sustainability data.
Employees
- Digital workflows replace time-consuming manual documentation processes and enable more focused work.
Challenges
General
- High implementation costs of up to 230 US dollars per tonne of pulp burden profitability in the short term.
- Complex integration with existing systems and supplier networks requires extensive technical adjustments.
B2B — organisations
- Acceptance among suppliers and partners is critical for success and requires extensive persuasion and training.
Employees
- Employees must learn new blockchain technologies and fundamentally adapt existing work processes.
Implementation examples
Suzano EUDR Compliance Blockchain
Suzano must meet the strict requirements of the EUDR to continue exporting to European markets. The blockchain solution aims to minimise compliance risks while creating competitive advantages through verifiable sustainability.
Suzano is developing an internal blockchain solution for traceability of pulp products to meet European compliance requirements.
The Brazilian pulp producer Suzano is developing its own blockchain-based solution to comply with the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The system integrates a Declaration in Excess system with automated due diligence procedures to monitor the supply chain. The solution aims to address risks such as data leaks and insufficient product traceability while proving sustainable plantation management.
The system solves problems of unclear risk classification of suppliers and insufficient product traceability. Automated processes reduce the risk of data leaks and human errors in compliance documentation.
Tags
Supply chain, Sustainability, Compliance, Traceability, EUDR