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Building responsible business practices in global supply chains
Kumi is a specialist management consultancy. We enable our clients to manage social and environmental risks, improve performance and ultimately create value through responsible business practices.
Our Services
Assess
Risk and Performance
We deliver due diligence and diagnostics to assess risks, impacts and current status of responsible business practices.
Build
Effective and Compliant Systems
We build management systems to embed responsible business practices throughout your operations and value chain.
Enhance
Capability and Impact
We support your continuous improvement and work with your stakeholders to create positive impact.
“”Kumi has been an invaluable partner in Glencore’s journey towards Copper Mark certification at our two assets in the DRC. Their independent perspective brought critical insights, enabling us to proactively identify and close key gaps. The Kumi team demonstrated deep technical expertise and provided targeted, actionable support. Particularly impactful was their on-the-ground engagement with our staff, which helped our asset teams to understand the expectations of the Copper Mark standard and embed these into our operational management practices.””
Frederic Sese, Head of Commercial Partnerships, Glencore Copper Africa
““Kumi has been a valuable partner to Boliden while we have matured our responsible metals and minerals value chain program. They quickly understood our ambitions, delivering detailed and pragmatic advice on a range of critical topics. Their expertise and support have given us the confidence to uphold the highest standards in value chain due diligence, even in complex markets.””
Jessica Möttö, Responsible Value Chain Manager, Boliden
“Kumi helped us better understand the criteria of the Copper Mark for maintaining a sustainable supply chain. Their extensive experience allowed our team to learn how to recognize and address non-conformities with ease. This will enable us to promptly strengthen our management practices. Working with Kumi was very enriching, as we came together to review our processes, we improved our ability to analyse existing risks and adverse impacts in our supply chain.”
Luis Garro, VP Supply Chain Management, Southern Peaks Mining
“Working with Kumi provided us with valuable context and opportunities to broaden our understanding of the complexities surrounding conflict minerals in the semiconductor industry. Our partnership has helped us have more effective conversations with both companies and fellow investors, in a collaborative drive for more transparent supply chains free from social and environmental abuses.”
Christopher McGoldrick, Senior Investment Analyst, Stewart Investors
“Kumi team are pragmatic, logical and no-nonsense. They understand complex supply chains and deliver difficult topics with lucidity and sensitivity. Refreshing to deal with this calibre of consultant, no management speak, deliver what they say they will, on-time and with a smile!”
Emma Tooley, ESG Supply Chain, Emirates Global Aluminium
“Kumi rightly deserve their reputation as leading experts on the practical application of the OECD Due Diligence Guidelines by companies and policymakers.”
Guus Houttuin, former Senior Trade Advisor to the European External Action Service and former Chair of the OECD Multi-stakeholder Steering Group on responsible minerals
“Kumi’s assessment of our current status against the requirements of the Copper Mark was very helpful in enabling us to understand where we need to prioritise our efforts as we work towards achieving certification against this important standard. The Kumi team were a pleasure to work with.”
Jasmine Abrahams, Vice President, Sustainability, Ivanhoe Mines
“The due diligence Kumi delivered was comprehensive, the findings clearly presented, and the recommendations led to practical risk mitigation measures with our supplier.”
Sergio Marini, Director Ethics and Compliance, LVMH
“Kumi evaluated our responsible sourcing program against the OECD guidelines and provided a clear gap assessment with actionable recommendations on how to improve. They quickly grasped our operational and sustainability context, which made it easy to communicate and work with them.”
Sustainability Unit, OneMed
“Kumi Consulting developed an assessment framework for the Maturity Assessment Tool of the International RBC Agreement for the Metals Sector that is objective, practicable and of a sound quality. The framework will assist companies in understanding what is expected from them in the OECD Guidelines.”
Independent Secretariat of the International RBC Agreement for the Metals Sector, Social and Economic Council of the Netherlands
“Trafigura is one of the largest physical commodities trading groups in the world. Kumi has provided Trafigura, as well as its commercial partners, with strategic guidance, technical advice and practical support – often working within challenging environments and always in support of a demanding client.”
James Nicholson, Head of Corporate Responsibility, Trafigura
“Kumi advised us on how to address non-conformances identified during an RMAP audit, providing very clear guidance on how to update and strengthen our company’s responsible sourcing management system and due diligence processes.”
Jamie Beliño, Compliance Officer, Al Etihad Gold DMCC
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WEBINAR: From theory to impact: Approaches to achieving long-term success in capacity building
To receive the materials from this session, please fill in the form here. Many supply-chain capacity building programmes begin with good intentions but do not lead to long-term positive change. This is due to generic training delivered poor…
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CMSI 101 – How should sustainability leads prepare for the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative?
SUMMARY: The Consolidated Mining Standard sets out unified requirements for responsible mining, combining four previous frameworks into a single benchmark. To achieve compliance, companies must meet sustainability criteria across 24 perform…
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Why your Grievance Mechanism (probably) doesn’t work. And how to fix it.
SUMMARY: Many workplace grievance mechanisms fail because they’re designed for compliance, not trust. Ineffective channels, lack of follow-through, and poor user engagement mean issues go unreported or unresolved. To work, mechanisms must…
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WEBINAR: Mining assurance: From compliance burden to competitive advantage
Responsible mining assurance is no longer just a compliance exercise; it’s becoming a driver of competitiveness, reputation, and stakeholder trust. But without the right preparation, companies can face audit fatigue, missed opportunities,…
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Which mining certification is best for compliance teams: CMSI or IRMA?
SUMMARY: Mining certification standards like CMSI and IRMA differ in governance and assurance approaches. CMSI uses industry-led governance and tiered performance levels, while IRMA applies multi-stakeholder oversight and phased assurance. …
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WEBINAR: Why your grievance mechanism probably doesn’t work (and how to fix it)
This webinar has already taken place Overview Many companies claim to have grievance mechanisms in place. However, these systems are often ineffective, nothing more than whistleblowing hotlines, suggestion boxes, or processes that rare…
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Beyond the badge: Evaluating the rationale behind mining certifications
Summary: Mining certifications like Copper Mark and IRMA aim to improve environmental and social practices in the industry. While they offer competitive advantages and attract ESG-focused investors, they also pose challenges, especially for…
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What does the new Consolidated Mining Standard mean for sustainability and compliance teams in the gold mining sector?
Summary: The Consolidated Mining Standard (CMS) is a unified framework for the gold mining sector, combining several existing standards to set stricter requirements for sustainability and compliance.
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