…We appreciate the opportunity to address the recent reports alleging “harmful lobbying” by the European Coffee Federation (ECF) in connection with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). We would like to clarify that the ECF’s engagement with the EUDR has always been driven by a commitment to its objectives—and to constructive dialogue—rather than any attempt to undermine it…

The ECF has consistently commended the EUDR’s goal of combating deforestation. Since the first road map and public consultation in January 2019, we have worked in close collaboration with key stakeholders—including coffee producers, industry representatives, and relevant authorities—to ensure that the regulation is practical and effective…

Over the past years, ECF has played an important role in informing and supporting the coffee sector’s understanding of the EUDR. We have delivered more than 40 presentations…to help them better understand the regulation…

As part of our commitment, the ECF was accepted to join the European Commission’s Multistakeholder Platform on Protecting and Restoring the World’s Forests in November 2023…

For decades, the European coffee sector has spearheaded initiatives to improve sustainability, fairness, and transparency along the entire supply chain…

To support compliance with the EUDR, we have developed a comprehensive Due Diligence Guidance Document…