EUDR in Practice: Industry Voices on the Frontline of Compliance

As the deadline approaches for compliance with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), book industry professionals face growing pressure to map supply chains, gather source data, and ensure their products meet strict environmental and legal standards. Join this timely webinar featuring experts who are actively implementing EUDR compliance strategies within their own organizations.

This webinar will include real-world insights, lessons learned, and practical approaches to navigating the regulation’s due diligence requirements. From building traceable data systems to collaborating across the supply chain, you’ll hear directly from those leading the charge on how your organization can prepare now to meet upcoming obligations. Whether you're based within the EU or exporting to it, this is your opportunity to gain actionable guidance and avoid costly delays or penalties.

Are you ready for the forest-to-book accountability EUDR demands?  Register now!

Featured Speakers

CHRIS SAYNOR is responsible for EDItEUR's book publishing standards including ONIX, Thema and EDItX. He joined the organization in late 2016. For the previous eight years, he worked for GiantChair Inc. in Paris as a metadata specialist and project manager, and has been responsible for implementation of the Onixsuite application in many publishing organizations. He is widely known for his work with French industry liaison body CLIL and with BISG committees. Prior to that, he has a 20-year background in bookselling with Waterstones and WHSmith.

ELIZABETH BARTHELD joined Sylvamo in May 2021 as vice president for Global Government Relations. In this role, Bartheld, leads a global team that helps shape policy and legislation to promote the company’s business objectives. As head of Sylvamo’s global government relations, Bartheld builds relationships and directs engagement with policy makers, trade associations, and interest groups in the Europe, Latin America and North America.  

Previously, Bartheld served as Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs at the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) where she managed the full scope of the association’s advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and international venues. Prior to joining AF&PA in 2012, Bartheld served as Legislative Director and then Chief of Staff in the office of Congressman John Sullivan (OK-1). She began her career in Washington, D.C. in the office of Congressman Wes Watkins (OK-3), eventually accepting the position of legislative director. Bartheld holds an undergraduate degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas and a master’s degree in business administration from the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland.

About the Supply Chain Lunch & Learn Series 

BISG's Supply Chain Lunch & Learns are always highly interactive, so you'll have a chance to contribute at the session. If you have any specific questions you'd like us to cover in this Lunch & Learn, you may send them in advance to info@bisg.org or simply add them to the chat during the session.

To allow participants to speak—and not just type questions—these sessions are conducted in a Zoom meeting (rather than webinar) format. Please take a moment to ensure that your microphone is muted until you'd like to contribute. While we encourage you to attend the live session, the conversation will be recorded and shared with registrants after the session takes place.