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Purpose-driven
Values-led

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We develop practical solutions for challenging problems and leverage the power of business as a force for good.

Our focus is on helping companies operating within or sourcing from global supply chains to implement responsible business practices. This is about actions, not box-ticking. Clear-sighted analysis of risks. Management controls that work in the real world and deliver results. Transparency that builds trust and inspires confidence.

Our technical excellence and approach to quality is second to none. It’s why Kumi has been commissioned to shape government policies and industry frameworks for supply chain due diligence and responsible sourcing. It’s why leading global companies retain us as their trusted advisors.

Our partners

We partner with carefully selected and trusted providers
to extend the scope of services we can offer our clients.

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A proven technology platform using blockchain to provide traceability in complex supply chains.

A highly flexible and dynamic solution for the management of supply chain data.

Gratiya

A Middle East-based business consultancy, with specialist services in labour rights and worker welfare monitoring.

Life at Kumi

We aim to create a workplace where everyone is truly valued and supported to reach their full potential.

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The founder’s vision

For much of the 1980s my family lived in Kumi District, in eastern Uganda. The formative years of my childhood were therefore spent immersed in rural Ugandan life where, through a child’s eyes, I experienced first-hand the wonderful generosity of the local community and the trials and tribulations of day-to-day life. The experience also gave me a real passion for the natural environment and for community development.

It also sowed the seeds for a conviction in the power of business to help tackle poverty and drive sustainable socio-economic development in the world’s poorest countries. This conviction has guided my career as a sustainability professional and ultimately is why I founded Kumi.

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Community

We support others working to make things right. Kumi is proud to support the Congo Children Trust, a charity working with children living on the streets in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Insights

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Why your grievance mechanism probably doesn’t work (and how to fix it) 

WEBINAR: Why your grievance mechanism probably doesn’t work (and how to fix it) 

Date and time: Thursday 25th September at 11:00 CET Duration: 30 minutes Format: Online webinar (GoToWebinar platform) Overview Many companies claim to have grievance mechanisms in place. However, these systems are often ineffective, nothin…

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Beyond the badge: Evaluating the rationale behind mining certifications

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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Consolidated Mining Standard

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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Navigating the EU Batteries Regulation: Implications for US companies

WEBINAR: Navigating the EU Batteries Regulation: Implications for US companies (With Ropes & Gray)

If you wish to receive the materials from this session, please fill in the form. The EU Batteries Regulation (EUBR) introduces the most comprehensive supply chain due diligence requirements seen in EU product legislation to date, with impor…

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WEBINAR: Mastering risk-based due diligence in global supply chains 

Kumi’s practitioner series 1/4 – to request the materials from the session, please fill in our form. In global supply chains, a risk-based approach under frameworks like the OECD Guidelines or due diligence laws isn’t a compli…

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New EU Batteries Regulation deadline 

WEBINAR: New EU Batteries Regulation deadline

Following the anticipated EU Commission update on 21st May, we undertook a 30-minute webinar discussing the changes to the EU Batteries Regulation. What does this mean for you?  This webinar will provide valuable insights int…

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EU Batteries Regulation update: Two-year delay proposed, but no time to pause

EU Batteries Regulation update: Two-year delay proposed, but no time to pause

Summary: The EU Batteries Regulation (EUBR) due diligence requirements have been delayed to August 2027, with guidance expected in mid-2026. While the timeline has shifted, the core obligations remain unchanged. Companies must still map bat…

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April Newsletter

Kumi Newsletter April 2025

As I write this introduction, I am getting ready for a field trip related to our ongoing work across South America, focusing on the Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) sector. A crucial aspect of our work at Kumi involves helping our cli…

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From 'cut and run' to responsible exit: Approaches to supplier disengagement

When should Procurement leaders disengage from unsustainable suppliers?

In today’s complex global supply chains, how companies end relationships with suppliers matters as much as how they begin them. When companies sever ties with suppliers without considering the consequences, it is called “irresponsible disen…

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