As of the 30th of December 2026 we need to be in compliance with the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). For us to be able to be compliant we need additional data from our suppliers (you) concerning the materials in the products we source from you, the provenance of said materials and the legality of production of those materials. The GSES system will help us gather and assess the data.
Note: If we do not receive the requested data through the GSES system we will no longer be able to sell products we source from you
What does this mean for our suppliers/ you?
To meet our regulatory obligations, we work with the GSES platform to collect and validate product- and material data in a standardized way.
Providing the requested data through GSES is a condition for us to continue buying products from you. Without it, we are unable to guarantee the compliance our business requires and risk large fines.
Therefore we ask all our suppliers (including you) to register on the GSES platform and share the requested product data. For you this will be free of charge.
GSES provides full support during onboarding and data submission. If you need any help, our support team is available at [email protected].
What is expected of you?
Follow the steps below to register, prepare and submit the data Leen Bakker needs to meet the EU Deforestation Regulation.
Go to the GSES Platform and create an account using your company details. You'll receive a confirmation email with your login details.
Attend a session where GSES explains how to collect and submit the EUDR-related data of your products on the platform.
Schedule a sessionFor each product, enter origin data, raw-material composition and available certificates. You can also do this via a bulk upload using the Excel template provided by the platform.
Add certificates such as FSC, PEFC or due-diligence statements. These will be verified and linked to your products.
Ensure all product data is submitted and approved before the deadline. After submission, Leen Bakker will review the data and contact you if there are any questions.
Register your company on the GSES platform and begin submitting product data.
Get startedWhat data do you need?
For each product, you must have the following information available before you start entering data:
- Bill of Materials (BOM) of each product
- Plot where the regulated material is farmed (GeoJSON file)
- Country of origin of the regulated raw materials
- Type(s) of wood or raw material used
- If applicable: Certificates (FSC, PEFC, etc.)
- Due diligence statements (if available)
- Name and address of the producer/factory
- Material composition of the product
About GSES
The GSES platform is a universal, sector-agnostic solution for measuring, rating and verifying sustainability performance across sustainability themes and scopes.
With a holistic approach, the platform covers sustainability on every front — from your own organization to your supply chain, products, and physical assets — while aiding in compliance with key legislation such as CSRD, EUDR, and DPP, among others.
All data on the GSES platform is verified by independent third parties, such as accredited certification bodies. This verification process is central to our mission: it prevents greenwashing and ensures fair, transparent, and comparable sustainability performance measurement and reporting across organizations.
Want to learn more? Book a free demo and discover how GSES can support your sustainability journey.
FAQ
No, Leen Bakker will decide for which products you need to supply data. This mainly depends on the materials used.
A certificate is not always mandatory, but you must be able to demonstrate the origin of your raw materials. This can also be done via a written due diligence statement from your supplier. Contact us if you need help preparing this.
Yes. The GSES platform offers a bulk upload via Excel. You can upload a completed template with all product data at once. The template is available after logging into the platform.
Products without approved product data in GSES can no longer be sold via Leen Bakker after 30 December 2026. This is a legal EU requirement that Leen Bakker must comply with. Timely submission is therefore essential.
Reminder: If this data is not in the GSES platform by DEADLINE we can no longer do business with you.