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🚀 Liftoff! This week marks the launch of European Space Agency - ESA's BIOMASS satellite, bringing exciting new opportunities to global forest monitoring. With the ability to penetrate the forest canopy, BIOMASS will deliver 3D cross-sections of the world’s forests. This means significant advances in measuring biomass and carbon stocks, especially in tropical regions where ground inventories are scarce and current satellite data often underestimates standing biomass. 🌍 Why does this matter? At Satelligence, we are already preparing to integrate BIOMASS data into our forest monitoring platform, with first observations expected early next year. For our clients, this means: ✅ More accurate Scope 3 emissions data based on direct measurement ✅ Better evidence for carbon removal claims - from agroforestry to reforestation 🛰️ The launch of BIOMASS opens up parts of the forest that no one has ever truly seen before and we look forward to big breakthroughs in transparency, accountability, and sustainability of commodity supply chains! To date, airborne LiDAR has often been used to measure biomass, but it remains costly and is therefore not available worldwide. Biomass will provide similar height quality but on a much larger geographic scale. 📰 As a trusted perspective in the industry, Satelligence was invited to share our thoughts on the launch in Dutch national media this week, including de Volkskrant, NRC, and RTL Nederland (pictured below)! In particular, we highlighted how the BIOMASS mission will shape the next generation of forest data and how Satelligence will bring this to our customers. As always, we best serve our clients and the planet by integrating the most advanced technology into actionable insights for those navigating ESG, deforestation risk, and carbon performance. 🌴 Learn more about how we support sustainable supply chains: https://lnkd.in/eV6zG7sg #BIOMASS #SatelliteData #ForestMonitoring #ESG #EUDR #Scope3

🌴 Independently verified forest data you can trust - what the industry’s most trusted Forest Baseline means for you and your business. Open source datasets have laid a strong foundation for sustainable sourcing, but as regulations and reporting requirements become more stringent, companies need more than raw data. 🌏 This is where our forest baseline comes in - built from data processed in-house, as well as several third-party layers from various providers, the Satelligence forest baseline layer covers commodity plantations and farms across the globe. Crucially, it differentiates between several forest types, namely primary forest, disturbed moist forest, regrowth forest, dry and seasonal forest, and native vegetation. In its new independent report published in April this year, the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, in collaboration with the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), concluded that Satelligence delivers the highest accuracy data for #deforestationfree compliance and Scope 3 reporting across key production regions. 🤝 Building from our EY-certified status, this recognition reinforces our position as the most trusted provider of #deforestationrisk data, powered largely by our forest baseline layer. How the Satelligence Forest Baseline stands out: 🛰️ More complete coverage – Combines national maps, open datasets, and proprietary data to offer a more comprehensive view than any single source. 🛰️ Globally consistent – Uniform classes, definitions, and terminology across all regions from Southeast Asia to Canada. 🛰️ Cleans and corrects open data – Excludes datasets with insufficient resolution or quality, ensuring only the most reliable inputs are used. 🛰️ Smart modelling techniques – Uses methods such as forward- and back-propagation to better distinguish between forest and crops, including older plantations. 👩💻 In a recent internal research carried out by the Satelligence data team, 462 samples across Côte d’Ivoire were assessed to evaluate the baseline’s ability to distinguish forest from non-forest areas (without looking at individual forest classes) in a complex agricultural landscape. The results showed an Overall Accuracy (OA) of 93%, which is significantly higher than several widely used open datasets. These internal findings align with the independent CIAT and WCF report (2025), which found that Satelligence had the most robust forest identification in Côte d’Ivoire with both high precision (87%) and recall (71%) scores. By staying critical and constantly assessing our value to the market, as well as working closely with industry partners, we ensure that our data insights help businesses reduce risk, make confident sourcing decisions, and achieve meaningful climate action. 📑 Read the full internal assessment of our Forest Baseline here: https://lnkd.in/esjJ_6HA #DeforestationMonitoring #SustainableSupplyChains

💚 Thank you for joining our mission! Recently, our LinkedIn follower count toppled over the 10,000 mark. In the grand scheme of things, a social media platform can feel quite removed from the reality of our work; in fact, so can the process of observing deforestation across the world’s most vital ecosystems from satellite imagery. Satelligence was born from our founder’s real-life experiences of deforestation in Indonesia. For that reason, it has always been important to us to ground our mission in the tangible, and we do this by collaborating with global partners, local players and stakeholders, and by cross-referencing satellite data with fieldwork and on-the-ground perspectives. 🌏 More than a number! Reaching 10,000 followers is a sign that an increasing number of companies and individuals care about transparency, accountability, and driving real impact in supply chains. We see this as not only validation of our mission (although that’s nice to have!), but also as a growing collective voice for nature, people, and the future of sustainable business. 🌱 This milestone reminds us that we are not working alone. Behind every stakeholder we support is a chain reaction of better practices, stronger policies, and improved livelihoods. And that is something to celebrate! 🎉🍰 So, today we shared the news with our team in the Utrecht HQ in the tastiest way possible! If you are interested in learning more about our mission, take a look at our website: https://lnkd.in/etrWm4EG #DeforestationMonitoring #ClimatePolicy #SustainableBusiness

🌍 The future of food is only as sustainable as the systems behind it... At Satelligence, we work to bring visibility and accountability to the heart of commodity supply chains. We believe in not only joining the conversation but in moving it forwards, which is why we support key events across the globe that generate discussion and bring together valued perspectives. 📢 We are sponsoring the Future of Food and Beverage Forum US! 🌱 Hosted by Innovation Forum, this event brings together leaders in agriculture, manufacturing, retail, finance, and sustainability to tackle a shared challenge: how to future-proof the way food is produced, traded, and consumed. Positioned at the intersection of nature, commerce, and livelihoods, Satelligence truly sees the potential for stakeholders up and down the supply chain once given the data insights they need to reduce risk and build lasting value, from farm to shelf. We are also excited to have our Nature and Climate Director Alan Kroeger speaking in the session: "Sustainability commitments are useless without transparency: How to navigate reporting requirements and unlock the opportunity in disclosure"! We can't wait to be a part of the Future of Food and Beverage Forum and look forward to meeting you there! 📍 Join us in Minneapolis: 28th - 29th May 🔗 Find more information about the event here: https://lnkd.in/eXdsTWxR Learn more about how Satelligence helps companies build robust supply chains here: https://lnkd.in/eivsTstP Anamya A. #SustainableSupplyChains #SupplyChainResilience #DeforestationMonitoring

📊 Independently verified data insights you can trust. 📢 A new independent report by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, in collaboration with the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), has evaluated 21 land-use datasets and 4 major platform providers. 🎯 The conclusion: Satelligence delivers the highest accuracy data for deforestation-free compliance and Scope 3 reporting. As the only private provider included, Satelligence was recognised for its work with WCF and its members on #EUDR compliance. Building from our EY-certified status, this recognition reinforces our position as the most trusted service in the market, as the only provider to have our global accuracy independently verified. 🤝 Our convergence of evidence approach builds upon the solid foundation of open source datasets, while achieving significant accuracy improvements by using our unique global planted crop (commodity) layers developed with various clients and partners. Why this gives your company peace of mind: ✅ Our data and insights are trusted, consistent, and transparent - exactly what’s needed for regulatory compliance and supply chain resilience ✅ Comply with confidence -  reduce hours of engagement hassle from accusations based on inaccurate data, improve team efficiency, lower the risk of non-compliance, and avoid fines ✅ Audit-ready, smallholder-inclusive, and EY-certified - we help clients meet today’s standards and tomorrow’s expectations, protecting actors throughout your supply chain Satelligence CEO Niels Wielaard shares why this is an important factor for stakeholders: “As the number of maps and services to choose from is skyrocketing, it is of utmost importance to our clients that they have access to independently verified data of the highest possible accuracy.” A snapshot from the report: “The Satelligence platform delivers high-quality land cover mapping, utilizing robust methodologies and diverse datasets to achieve greater accuracy and completeness compared to publicly available datasets. Its maps are reliable for deforestation-free compliance and sustainability assessments.” We are grateful for the recognition and stand ready to assist even more companies with their sustainability goals. 🔗 Find the link to the full report in the comments! Learn more about how we work to support sustainable supply chains here: https://satelligence.com/ #SustainableSupplyChains #RemoteSensing #SustainableCocoa #DeforestationFree 

🌟 Celebrating our stars! The Satelligence team is made of dedicated individuals driven to make a real difference - in our work, we apply diverse skills to tackle deforestation, drive meaningful change in commodity supply chains, and support sustainable agriculture for people and the environment. But even beyond our professional commitments, many of our colleagues bring that same energy and dedication to causes that matter to them personally. 🏅On Sunday 13th April, our HR Manager Githa Langeweg completed her first marathon! Githa ran in support of those who have been affected by the long-term effects of COVID-19, collecting donations for the Long COVID Foundation. The organisation supports those impacted by Long Covid and funds vital research into recovery and better treatments. 🎇A display of true grit, determination, and dedication, not only during the race itself but also in the months of hard work and training in preparation for such a feat, Githa’s achievement is an inspiration and we wanted to take this moment to celebrate! At Satelligence, we believe in being proactive and supportive, whether that’s for our mission or for each other. We are always looking for people who share those same values to join our cause and contribute their skills and perspectives. 🙌 And the good news is that we are currently hiring! If you are looking to be part of an impactful, purpose-driven team, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at our current vacancies here: https://lnkd.in/eyM-uazP #PurposeDrivenWork #NowHiring #SustainabilityJobs

Driving a fair transition in coffee: Satelligence at the Specialty Coffee Expo! ☕🌱The Specialty Coffee Association's Specialty Coffee Expo will be hosted between 25th-27th April in Houston, Texas. Our Business Development Director Nanne Tolsma and Business Developer for LATAM Lydia Suzuki Esmerio will be attending the event. We are especially delighted to have Nanne featuring in one of the programme’s key panel discussions. 📅When: 27 April @ 1–2PM 🗣️ Session: “Collaborative Approaches to EUDR: How the Supply Chain Can Support Farmers to Ensure a Just Transition” 🧑🌾👩🌾The panel will explore how different actors across the supply chain can collaborate to ensure coffee production is deforestation-free (and EUDR-compliant) without placing unnecessary burdens on smallholder farmers. Nanne will present our unique perspective as a nature-technology provider. With deep insights across sourcing regions and real-time satellite monitoring, we help companies meet regulatory requirements while ensuring smallholder farmers remain connected to international markets. In particular, the panel (which Satelligence shares with Fairtrade International, Root Capital, and coffee cooperative La Asociación Chajulense V’al Vaq Quyol) will assess how key stakeholders can collaborate to address some of the challenges presented by EUDR. 🤝We believe in going further, together. Curious about how satellite data helps keep farmers connected to the EU market? 👉 Here’s how we make that happen: https://lnkd.in/e3R-pvd2 #EUDR #SustainableCoffee #CoffeeSupplyChain #DeforestationFree

🌅 A new era of sustainable trade is on the horizon — are you ready to lead? The EU Deforestation Regulation will come into effect as of December this year. It will require complete traceability back to plot level, precise deforestation risk assessments at a fixed cut-off date, and robust methods for managing non-compliance. These requirements will add a layer of complexity to the already complicated process of monitoring commodity supply chains, but they also present an opportunity for companies to future-proof their sourcing strategies, lead and stay ahead of the curve, and gain a competitive edge. 💡At Satelligence, we’ve been proud to support forward-thinking companies, in not just meeting regulatory expectations, but in shaping what responsible supply chains look like. Comply with confidence! Drawing from our years of expertise, we have developed a holistic solution that leads you through your compliance journey (for #EUDR and beyond) in just 4 steps: 1️⃣ Achieve full traceability - Upload plot data directly or invite suppliers to share plots securely. We’ll flag errors, apply quick fixes, and provide detailed reports. 2️⃣ Accurately assess and mitigate deforestation risks - By cross-referencing plots with high-integrity forest, deforestation, protected areas, and indigenous territory data, our assessments are based on data of the highest accuracy. 3️⃣ Manage high-risk plots via the Case Tracker - Open cases for flagged plots, collaborate with suppliers to investigate, and track every step until resolution. 4️⃣ Submit Due Diligence Statements effortlessly - Our built-in API integration means you can submit DDS directly to the EU Due Diligence Registry. Our platform syncs suppliers, plots, orders, and risks - making compliance as easy as possible. ✅ Industry-trusted, EY-certified! As the market leader for deforestation risk data across commodity supply chains, we set the standard for accuracy, reliability, and seamless decision-making, so you can meet EUDR compliance with certainty. Learn more about how to get EUDR-ready: https://lnkd.in/e_-P-27f #SustainableSupplyChains #DeforestationMonitoring #EUDR #SustainableTrade

🍫 In March, Satelligence attended the World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting in São Paulo where our Customer Success Lead Amy Ching moderated the Session “Mapping your way out of the maze of deforestation and carbon claims”. One of the key takeaways from this discussion was that achieving credible carbon and deforestation-free claims in cocoa demands a collaborative effort between companies, project implementers, and carbon accounting experts. Across the board, technology must be leveraged in order to navigate complex regulations and ensure verifiable, impactful action across the supply chain. After the event, Amy and our Business Developer for LATAM Lydia Suzuki Esmerio joined a field trip to Bahia, organised by CocoaAction Brasil and WCF. 👨🌾👩🌾 Across 5 days, the group visited 4 farms representing various different agroforestry systems, as well as several initiatives and entities focused on strengthening the cocoa agribusiness in Brazil. These entities work hard to not only increase production and quality of cocoa, but also to improve the livelihoods of farmers through mentorship and active collaboration. It was especially valuable to visit these farms and region as we continue our work to support farmers and companies by better identifying cocoa in complex mosaic landscapes and measuring carbon in agroforestry systems so that impact and benefits are properly captured. 🤝 From discussions in the expo hall to firsthand insights in the field, it is clear that collaboration is key to building resilient supply chains. As the global cocoa industry navigates challenges such as lower yields and rising prices, data-driven insights help turn shared goals into tangible progress. 🛰️ At Satelligence, we empower the cocoa sector with real-time satellite monitoring, helping companies ensure sustainable sourcing, manage risks, and comply with the approaching launch of #EUDR. By providing accurate, coherent, and actionable insights, we support businesses in making informed decisions that drive both sustainability and profitability. We are very grateful to Cocoa Action Brasil, WCF, and all farmers and organisations involved for putting together such a valuable trip! 📸 We hope you enjoy these snapshots from the week! To learn more about how Satelligence works together with key associations in the cocoa industry, read our article: https://lnkd.in/e6YaXSK7 #DeforestationFreeCocoa #DeforestationMonitoring #SustainableCocoa

🚀Satelligence announces the world’s first high-quality, publicly accessible global coffee map!🚀 🤝We have joined forces with the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) to make this happen! Why? To level the playing field for smallholders, and make #EUDR and #CSRD compliance much easier and cheaper. As a global research institute specialised in tropical commodities, CIAT brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in mapping commodities such as coffee. ☕ “At the moment, there is no map plotting the world’s planted coffee. This makes it virtually impossible to verify whether a farm consists of natural forest, or coffee agroforestry, let alone if deforestation is driven by coffee plantation,” says Satelligence CEO, Niels Wielaard. 🛰️“For too long, smallholders have been invisible in the data behind global commodity monitoring systems — leading to costly misclassifications and unfair exclusion. With Sample Earth, and through our partnership with Satelligence, we’re changing that," explains Jacob van Etten, Research Director - Digital Inclusion (CIAT). "By combining inclusive, locally grounded reference data with Satelligence's cutting-edge satellite and AI technology, we’re setting a new standard for transparency and equity in land cover mapping. Together, we’re not just improving data — we’re ensuring smallholders can prove their coffee is deforestation-free and remain active participants in global markets.” 📹 Here is a video from Satelligence CEO, Niels Wielaard, expressing our excitement for the collaboration! Stay tuned for more information or learn more about Satelligence here: https://lnkd.in/eJ6qR9H8 #SatelliteData #DeforestationMonitoring #CoffeeSupplyChain #SustainableCoffee