Methodology
How governance signals are produced
ResourceLedger does not certify compliance. It produces structured, traceable evidence and deterministic governance signals that support your due diligence process.
Core Principles
What we commit to
These principles are architectural constraints, not guidelines. They cannot be overridden by configuration or customer request.
Deterministic, not probabilistic
Governance signals are produced by rule-based evaluation against defined criteria — not machine learning models, sentiment analysis, or opaque scoring algorithms. The same inputs always produce the same output.
Categorical, not numeric
Assessments produce categorical signals — SAFE, CONCERN, EXPOSED, CRITICAL, or UNKNOWN — each with an explicit rationale. We never reduce complex regulatory posture to a single number.
Binding vs. advisory separation
Every output is clearly labeled as either a binding governance signal (derived deterministically from verified evidence) or an advisory estimate (derived from incomplete or proxy data). The two are never mixed.
Transparent evidence chain
Every governance signal links back to the specific evidence records that produced it. Auditors can trace any conclusion to its source data without needing to trust the platform’s logic on faith.
Uncertainty is stated, not hidden
Where data is incomplete or evidence quality is low, the system flags it explicitly. Advisory estimates include confidence context so users and regulators can make informed judgments.
Framework-specific evaluation
Each regulatory framework (EUDR, CSRD, TNFD, GHG Protocol) has its own evaluation criteria mapped to the relevant articles and disclosure requirements. There is no one-size-fits-all score.
Data Sources
What evidence goes in
ResourceLedger does not generate source data. It ingests, validates, and structures evidence from your existing processes.
Geospatial evidence
Plot coordinates, boundary polygons, satellite imagery cross-reference
Chain of custody
Supplier attestations, handover records, transport documentation
Land and legal records
Land titles, concession boundaries, legal compliance declarations
Deforestation reference data
Cross-referenced against authoritative alert systems and baseline datasets
EUDR Alignment
How evidence maps to EUDR requirements
Each evidence dimension maps to specific articles of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115.
| EUDR Article | Requirement | ResourceLedger Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Article 4(2) | Due diligence system | Structured DDS evidence package with full audit trail |
| Article 9(1)(a) | Product description and quantity | Commodity type, batch scope, and quantity records |
| Article 9(1)(d) | Geolocation of plots of land | GPS coordinates and boundary polygons with precision validation |
| Article 9(1)(e) | Date or time range of production | Timestamped harvest and production records |
| Article 10 | Risk assessment | Deterministic governance signals with deforestation cross-reference |
| Article 11 | Risk mitigation | Gap identification, remediation tracking, and residual uncertainty disclosure |
Questions about our methodology?
We’re happy to walk through the assessment approach in detail during a demo. No black boxes.