Castelli’s Unwavering Commitment to EUDR and Zero Deforestation

As the Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR) continues to evolve, Castelli Milano 1938 reaffirms its unwavering support for the European Union’s mission to champion ethical, responsible, and future-focused practices . We recognise this landmark legislation in ensuring products within the EU do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation – a goal that has long aligned with our own core values.

Castelli is actively collaborating with European paper suppliers and industry partners to ensure the successful, practical implementation of this regulation. Together, we are working towards a more transparent and sustainable future .

Key Updates and Castelli’s Unwavering Position

Implementing EUDR is a complex undertaking – particularly when tracing virgin cellulose through highly integrated and mixed production processes. Castelli’s President & CEO, Maurizio Castelli, is personally overseeing the company’s compliance strategy and supplier engagement to ensure both responsibility and feasibility remain at the heart of our approach.

Maurizio Castelli affirmed:

“We are in support of the objective of EUDR and Castelli has and will always use compliant sources, regardless of the final shape of the directive. We are working closely with our European paper suppliers to implement a directive that is both effective and practical, making for a transparent regulation.”

Recent EUDR Legislative Developments: A Smoother Transition

The European Parliament has recently approved several key simplification and postponement measures designed to ensure a smoother, more workable transition for businesses navigating the EUDR framework:

Postponement of Compliance: A 12-month phasing-in extension has been granted, allowing companies additional time to strengthen the IT systems required for electronic due diligence reporting. This extension supports a more stable and effective rollout of the regulation.

Simplified Obligations: Obligations have been streamlined to reduce administrative pressure. Only the first operator placing a product onto the EU market must submit a full due diligence report, while subsequent operators face reduced requirements. Micro and small primary operators will benefit from a simplified, one-time submission – a welcomed step in ensuring proportionality and fairness.

Next Steps: With the regulatory text now approved, negotiations with Member States will begin to finalise the law. The completed legislation is expected to be published in the EU Official Journal by the end of 2025, with its entry into force delayed by one year in line with the newly adopted amendments .

Castelli’s Ethical and Environmental Stance

At Castelli Milano 1938, our ethical foundation is built on quality, human rights, wellbeing, and an unwavering commitment to Responsibility – principles that have shaped our spirit since the very beginning. These values guide every product we craft and every partnership we nurture .

Sustainable Sourcing: We prioritise materials from sustainable or renewable sources wherever possible. Our Oceano notebooks, for example, are crafted using post-use plastic bottles – a small but meaningful step toward a cleaner future.

FSC® Certification: All standard Castelli paper-based products utilise FSC® certified paper, ensuring materials originate from forests managed with strict environmental, social, and economic responsibility.

Certified B Corporation : As a proud B Corp , we stand alongside a global movement of businesses dedicated to transparency, ethical performance, and positive environmental impact.

Award-Winning Excellence: Our dedication to sustainable innovation continues to be recognised:

BPMA Platinum Award – Stationery Product of the Year 2024 for the Oceano Eco notebook

BPMA Gold Award 2023 for the Appeel Ortisei Eco notebook

Waste Reduction & Packaging Innovation: We maximise material utilisation, recycle extensively, and use environmentally conscious packaging. Fun fact: pallet-travelling orders have been wrapped in a specialist paper – zero plastic – for years!

Green Energy: Our Shiro notebook covers and internal pages are produced using 100% green hydroelectric energy – the same renewable energy powering the recycled eco-paper featured in our Oceano notebooks and diaries.

At Castelli, the elegance of design goes hand-in-hand with environmental ethics . Sustainability is not a trend – it is a promise: a promise to our customers, our partners, and the planet. Since the beginning, we have remained dedicated to crafting a future defined by responsibility, beauty, and innovation .

Click here to discover more on this journey towards a transparent, beautiful, and sustainable future.”