Licenses

RISO Data is fully committed to meeting global regulatory standards, including the European Union's Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products. We hold necessary licenses and certifications to provide real-time, high-accuracy agricultural data, ensuring that our clients can confidently comply with EUDR requirements. Our compliance measures, supported by advanced geospatial analysis and on-ground audits, guarantee ethical, transparent, and sustainable supply chain management.

Ensuring Compliance with European Union Regulations

At RISO Data, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance with global regulations. Our licenses and certifications ensure that we provide reliable, ethical, and sustainable solutions to our clients, especially in the context of the European Union's Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products (EUDR).

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Data and Technology Licenses

1. Geospatial Data License:

RISO Data is licensed to use advanced geospatial data and satellite imagery for monitoring land-use changes. This technology allows us to provide real-time data analytics to our clients, supporting their compliance with the EUDR by verifying the origins of commodities like cocoa, peanuts, palm oil, and coffee

2. Agricultural Data Licensing:
We work directly with local producers, compensating them for the data they provide. Our licenses extend to the collection, analysis, and distribution of agricultural data in West Africa. This data is used to map production and trade at the individual producer level, ensuring transparency and accuracy in the supply chain.

Partnerships and Ethical Sourcing

RISO Data partners with local communities and international organizations to support ethical sourcing practices. We believe in creating circular economies by directly involving local producers in our data collection process and compensating them fairly. Our partnerships adhere to ethical standards that promote sustainable development and fair trade.

Sources used

Images and Icons sourced copyright-free from Splash, and Carbon respectively.

1. European Commission. (2021). [EU Deforestation Regulation](https://ec.europa.eu/environment/deforestation/)

2. Satelligence. (2021). [Monitoring Cocoa-Driven Deforestation Using Satellite Data](https://satelligence.com/case-studies/cocoa-deforestation-monitoring)

3. United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). (2020). [Blockchain for Sustainable Development Goals](https://www.un.org/development/desa/financing/document/blockchain-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs).

4. GIS Lounge. (2020). [GIS in Agriculture](https://www.geographyrealm.com/what-is-gis/)

5. Fairtrade International. (2021). [Cocoa Farmers and Fairtrade](https://www.fairtrade.net/issue/cocoa)

6. World Bank. (2020). [Digital Agriculture: Opportunities and Challenges](https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/agriculture/brief/digital-agriculture).

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