Pulp, paper & packaging
Monro prepares its paper and packaging supply chain for EUDR
Monro, a UK premium packaging specialist, uses MARCO to collect supplier geolocation, assess deforestation risk and file Due Diligence Statements to TRACES.
One place
for supplier data, risk checks and DDS filing
EUDR
The challenge
Monro is a premium packaging specialist with operations across the UK and Europe. Since 1985 it has supplied FSC-certified, responsibly sourced packaging to well-known retail and cosmetics brands, from luxury retailers to independent boutiques. Its range includes recycled-content and bio-based options.
Under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), companies that place paper and packaging on the EU market must show that their products are free from deforestation and back it up with due diligence. The rules apply to large and medium companies from 30 December 2026. Pulp and paper are in scope, so Monro needed a reliable way to prove where its materials come from, supplier by supplier, and to report it to the EU.
FSC certification shows responsible sourcing, but EUDR asks for its own evidence: the geolocation of the land where the wood was harvested, a risk assessment and a Due Diligence Statement for products placed on the market. With a global supply base, the process had to work for suppliers in many countries.
What MARCO does
In October 2026 Monro chose MARCO to manage its EUDR compliance. The EUDR module brings the whole process, from supplier data to the final statement, into one platform.
Suppliers use a portal to share verified, geolocated data on where their wood and fibre come from. MARCO checks each plot against satellite deforestation data, assesses and monitors risk across the supply chain, and files the Due Diligence Statements to the EU TRACES system.
Every step is recorded and sealed, so Monro keeps a full audit trail it can show to regulators and customers. Its FSC certification and its EUDR due diligence now sit on clearly documented supplier data. Getting traceability right does more than meet a legal requirement: it gives Monro evidence that regulators, customers and investors can rely on.
Results
Monro put its systems in place ahead of the December 2026 deadline, so that EUDR compliance becomes part of how the business runs.
- Supplier data, risk assessment and DDS filing in one place
- Due Diligence Statements filed directly to TRACES
- A full audit trail for regulators and customers
- Evidence that gives brand customers confidence in what they buy
Our customers rely on us to source responsibly on their behalf. EUDR sets a higher bar, and MARCO lets us show exactly where our materials come from.