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Part of Global trading firms, including Bunge and Cargill, are operating in the grain sector of Brazil, where exports depend on the Tapajos river system and are affected by government policy.

How could the lobbying efforts on the EU Deforestation Regulation affect Repsol?

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EUDR lobbying may change requirements for Repsol's renewable fuel partnership with Bunge The lobbying campaign by Bunge and other firms aims to postpone and weaken the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which prohibits importing commodities from deforested land. If the EUDR is successfully diluted, the regulatory pressure on Bunge's supply chains—which are focused on deforestation-free sourcing—could change. Since Repsol has a partnership with Bunge to boost renewable fuel development and support lower carbon supply chains, any shift in the EUDR's requirements regarding commodity traceability and sourcing could alter the operational parameters of this joint effort.

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  • Cargill and Bunge lobbied EU officials regarding the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).aol.co.uk
  • The EUDR prohibits imports of commodities such as soya from deforested land.aol.co.uk
  • Bunge is committed to deforestation-free supply chains and invests in monitoring and traceability.aol.co.uk
  • Bunge and Repsol have formed a partnership to boost renewable fuel development and support lower carbon supply chains.aol.co.uk

Why it matters

The EUDR represents a major regulatory push to enforce sustainable supply chains across Europe. For Bunge, a global agribusiness player, compliance is critical to maintaining market access and its stated commitment to responsible sourcing. The success of the lobbying campaign in weakening the EUDR could reduce the compliance burden, but it also introduces uncertainty regarding the long-term stability of the regulatory framework.

For Repsol, the partnership with Bunge is tied to the development of lower carbon supply chains. If the regulatory environment governing Bunge's raw material sourcing changes due to the lobbying, it could necessitate adjustments to the operational scope or investment strategy of the joint renewable fuel venture.

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  • How successfully will the lobbying efforts manage to postpone or weaken the EUDR?
  • What specific commodities are most affected by the EUDR in Bunge's supply chain?

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The EU Commission announces a significant revision or delay of the EUDR implementation timeline.This would confirm the lobbying's success, potentially easing immediate compliance pressure on Bunge and Repsol's partnership.
The EU Commission increases transparency regarding the specific demands made by Cargill and Bunge during the meetings.This would clarify the exact nature of the regulatory changes being sought, allowing for a more precise assessment of the impact on Repsol.

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  • About Digital Product Passport

    How will the requirements of the Digital Product Passport affect the level of traceability needed for Repsol's renewable fuel inputs?

  • About Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

    If the EUDR is weakened, could the requirements of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism still impose significant costs on Repsol's supply chains?

  • About Regulatory Simplifications

    If the lobbying succeeds in achieving regulatory simplifications, how might this change the compliance burden for Bunge's sourcing operations?

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