Who We Are

A division of The Bassiouni Group, TBG Purpose is a leading sustainability & ESG solutions partner for global corporations (Fortune 500/1000), SMBs/SMEs, institutions, and governmental agencies. We provide an integrated set of solutions to enable organizations to meet their sustainability objectives in line with global reporting standards & frameworks as well as regulations such as the EUDR, CBAM, CSRD and CSDDD. From Materiality Assessments to Climate Risk Assessments to Life Cycle Assessments to Program/Strategy Development to Sustainability Reports/Report Cards, we cover all of your needs.

TBG Purpose takes a customized approach to each client/project. We leverage global and local knowledge by engaging our multicultural team of sustainability experts based in five continents. This core team is supported by TBG’s Project Management Team as well as specialists drawn from TBG’s global consultancy network, which is comprised of 1,000+ experts in 150+ countries. Furthermore, TBG Purpose works with a broad range of strategic partners covering supply chain analytics, accreditation & certification, and training & education.

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How We Can Help You

We provide a wide range of Corporate Sustainability & ESG services and solutions for organizations of all sizes. Here are some of the ways we can help you:

1. Starting/Accelerating the Sustainability Journey — We meet you where you are in your Sustainability journey and customize our efforts so that you achieve your objectives in an efficient and effective manner.

2. Integrated Approach — We take a holistic approach to Sustainability and provide an integrated suite of services (from Strategy Development to Reporting to Certification) customized to each client.

3. Customized Solutions — Sustainability is not a “one-size-fits-all” proposition. That’s why we take a customized approach to each client and provide you with a specific set of solutions tailored to your needs.

4. Providing Timely Support & Resources — We view ourselves as an extension of your Sustainability/CSR department. We enhance your productivity and efficiency by tackling time-consuming reporting/compliance-related tasks.

5. Knowledge Base — It is vitally important to keep up with the rapid developments in Sustainability. We continuously monitor news/regulatory developments and leverage internal insights and external knowledge through our partners.

We have a singular mission and promise: We will help you to harness sustainability and innovation to generate revenue and impact while accelerating the journey to Net Zero.

Regulatory Spotlight: EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

1.What is EUDR?

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), formally known as Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, is a legislative measure adopted by the European Union to combat global deforestation and forest degradation, particularly damage from the expansion of agricultural land tied to specific commodities. EUDR covers seven key commodities: cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soybeans, and wood, as well as products derived from these commodities, such as leather, chocolate, furniture, pulp and paper, printed books, and more. For more information, just send an email to our EUDR team for a free background briefing/consultation.

2. What has changed in terms of the timeline/deadline?

EUDR has been the subject to a number of adjustments since the simplification process this Spring and the September 23rd notification from Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall. As of November 26th, 2025, the EU Parliament has voted in favor of a uniform one-year delay (to December 30, 2026) across the board for all companies regardless of size. A final vote is due during December 15-18 in order to formalize the proposal as a law. Check back here for updates. In the meantime, scroll below to question#5 or send an email for more information.

3. Are there any further updates we need to keep in mind following the November 26th vote? What’s next?

On December 4, 2025, the EU Council and EU Parliament reached a provisional agreement on a targeted revision of EUDR, offering clarity on timelines, obligations and compliance expectations related. Key changes include the following:

• Due diligence statements are now limited to the first placer;

• Only operators placing products on the market are subjected to EUDR (not downstream operators);

• Micro operators can submit a simplified declaration and will receive declaration identifiers (sufficient for traceability);

• Printed products (printed books, newspapers, etc) are now excluded.

Furthermore, the EU is expected to conduct an April Simplification Review in which it will consider additional simplification measures focused on the administrative burden, data system performance, small operator challenges, and additional legislative adjustments. This process will be completed by April 30, 2026. In the meantime, here are the immediate procedural steps:

• Formal adoption by the EU Council and Parliament

• Publication in the Official Journal

• April 2026 simplification review

• Progress updates on the EUDR information system readiness

4. What are the EUDR obligations and requirements?

EUDR covers all relevant, in-scope products/goods derived from the seven key commodities. More specifically, companies (operators) that import to, place on, make available on or export from the EU market must address a number of key requirements:

• Deforestation-Free — Companies/operators must ensure and certify that their products are deforestation-free and originate from land that was not deforested after December 31, 2020. They must also comply with the laws in the country where they were produced.

• Due Diligence — Companies/operators must conduct due diligence to ensure that the production of commodities complies with the laws of the country of origin. They must submit due diligence statements (to the online registry) based on a robust risk assessment process.

• Traceability — Companies/operators must collect information, documents, and data proving that the product is deforestation-free and legal, such as geolocation coordinates, quantity, country of production, etc.

5. What steps does my company need to take to get started on the EUDR journey?

The TBG Purpose/EUDR team works with companies at all stages of the EUDR journey. The first step you can take is to conduct the necessary training of internal and external stakeholders to ensure complete awareness. After training, you should undertake a scoping exercise, which will enable you to determine which products/parts to include in the EUDR data-gathering process. As part of our scope of work, the TBG Purpose/EUDR team has worked with various corporations to provide the necessary guidance and training, including live training sessions via Zoom/Teams. Just send an email, and let’s get to work.

6. What penalties will companies face if they do not comply with the EUDR?

Sanctions for non-compliance (fines, confiscations, suspension) will be enforced by requiring checks on a percentage of shipments based on the risk level of deforestation associated with the country of origin (high-standard-low). So, for example, shipments containing parts/products originating from a “high-risk” country (Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Myanmar) may be subjected to fines, confiscation, suspension, and exclusion from public funding or contracts. EU authorities may impose potential penalties of up to 4% on a sanctioned company’s EU turnover.

7. Has the EUDR deadline changed and why did it change?

The November 26th EU Parliament plenary adopts a uniform one-year delay for all companies instead of the December 30th, 2025 deadline for large operators (entities that are responsible for placing or making available products in the EU marketplace), and 2026 deadline micro and small enterprises.This latest development follows the new proposals introduced in September and October (see immediately below), and the demand by the EU Council (Danish Presidency) to adopt a full one-year delay. Some key points to keep in mind:

1. For micro- and small enterprises, the six-month grace period may be implemented in January-June, 2027. As the EU noted in October, a grace period would “allow economic operators to start complying with their obligations in line with the entry into application, while providing them with a grace period to adapt to the legislative changes.”

2. It is possible that downstream small and medium operators and traders may not be required to submit due diligence statements. Only one submission in the IT system will be required for the entire supply chain. In other words, the operator that places the product (or makes it available) in the market is responsible for reporting obligations.

3. The latest proposal must be formallized via a final vote on which is expected during December 15-18.

8. What Should Companies/Operators Do?

The EUDR saga can seem confusing so it is important to get the right guidance and support. We strongly recommend an EUDR Check-Up to determine your overall progress and obligations. This is a free service from TBG’s EUDR team that enables operators (of all sizes/categories) to quickly determine overall compliance and obligations ahead of the key deadlines.

9. How does TBG Purpose help companies address their EUDR needs?

TBG works closely with global corporations and SMEs/SMBs across the EUDR spectrum. Our services include supply chain engagement (customized surveys and data collection), research and analysis, due diligence statements, regulatory support, risk management, strategic advisory support, and training for internal and external stakeholders. We work closely with clients to develop their EUDR response systems, customized supplier surveys for due diligence, supplier tracking tools, and risk management frameworks.

10. Are there any changes to EUDR as a result of the EU Omnibus Simplification package?

Yes. While EUDR was not initially included in the simplification package, EUDR authorities introduced some simplification measures on April 14th, 2025. These measures focus more on reducing administrative burdens e.g. limiting the number of Due Diligence Statements. Here are the key changes per the new guidance. NOTE: Many changes listed here maybe further redefined following the pending November 26th vote.

• Large companies can reuse existing due diligence statements when goods, previously on the EU market, are reimported. This means that less information needs to be submitted in the IT system;

• "An authorised representative can now submit a due diligence statement on behalf of members of company groups;

• Companies will be allowed to submit due diligence statements annually instead of for every shipment or batch placed on the EU market; 

• Clarification of ‘ascertaining' that due diligence has been carried out, so that large companies downstream benefit from simplified obligations (a minimal legal obligation of collecting reference numbers of Due Diligence Statement (DDS) from their suppliers and using those references for their own DDS submissions now applies)”

11. What is the country benchmarking system?

On May 22, 2025, the EU adopted the Country Benchmarking System, which is designed to guide the overall compliance process. According to this new guidance, EU Member States and Competent Authorities must apply the following protocol for their annual compliance checks: 1% for low-risk countries, 3% for standard risk countries and 9% for high-risk countries. Only four countries (Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Myanmar) have been classified as high-risk with most countries designated as “standard risk”. This means that companies responding to EUDR must fully document supplier sourcing (based on the EUDR requirements) and enhance their risk management frameworks to ensure full compliance. To find out how the Country Benchmarking System applies to your company, just send an email to our EUDR team.

12. How Does the EU classify companies?

“Operators” refers to large corporations/multinationals that are responsible for “placing products on (or making those products available in) the EU marketplace” and that sit above the revenue and employee threshold determined for SMEs. Conversely, “small” operators refers to SMEs and small companies based on the the following (staff and personnel) EU guideline:

• medium companies (defined as those <250 employees and turnover of <€50 million), 

• small companies (defined as those with <50 employees and a turnover of <€10 million) 

• micro-enterprises (defined as those with <10 employees and a turnover of <€2million) 

Why Work with Us?

We understand that are numerous Sustainability consultants to choose from and we encourage prospective clients to explore the competitive landscape. We are confident in our capabilities and qualifications. We do not prescribe solutions — we work closely with to help you along each step of your Sustainability journey. Send an email and let’s get to work.

1. SDG Roots & 2030 Agenda — As a company with a strong UN track record and UN roots, we have a deep understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We are uniquely committed to the 2030 Agenda.

2. Multicultural Global Team — Our multicultural global team of CSR/Sustainability experts is based in five continents. So, we can leverage global as well as local knowledge. This core team is backed by TBG’s 1000+ experts in 150+ countries and TBG’s Project Management Team.

3. Talent + Technology — We combine our human talent with the latest data management and supply chain analysis tools from leading technology partners such as Assent Compliance to provide cutting-edge solutions.

4. Best Practices — TBG sits at the nexus of business, politics and economics and we work with the public and private sectors. So, we are uniquely positioned to apply best practices from the public and private sectors, and in full compliance with the global reporting standards.

5. Ethical Commitment — We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards. We will not engage you as a client unless we believe in your mission and your track record demonstrates a full commitment to Sustainability.

6. CSR Leaders — TBG co-founded CSR Leaders in 2012 to create a global community of CSR/Sustainability professionals and encourage the sharing of knowledge, best practices and innovations. Today, the group includes over 10,700 professionals and practitioners worldwide covering numerous industries and sectors.