About Kumi

Kumi was founded out of a conviction that responsible business practices change lives for the better.

Kumi is an independent management consultancy specialising in responsible business and complex global supply chains. With teams in London, Berlin and Lima, and partners worldwide, we help organisations understand and address responsible sourcing, human rights and sustainability challenges, and put effective supply-chain due diligence into practice.

The Kumi story: A name rooted in purpose

The name Kumi comes from Kumi District in eastern Uganda, where our founder and CEO, Andrew Britton, spent much of his childhood. This formative experience shaped his passion for the natural environment and community development and a conviction that has guided Kumi ever since: that business can be a powerful force for tackling poverty and driving sustainable socio-economic development.

The journey his family made through the Kumi District, also became a metaphor for the progress he would later want Kumi Consulting to help its clients achieve.

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“Only once we reached Kumi would our journey really progress towards our destination with real pace and purpose.”

For much of the 1980s I grew up with my family in Kumi District, in eastern Uganda. As a child, immersed in rural Ugandan life, 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.

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Kumi today

Today, Kumi works with organisations across sectors including energy and extractives, automotive, agriculture, fashion, FMCG, infrastructure and retail from across the world. We combine expertise in risk assessment, capacity building and responsible sourcing with practical experience across global value chains.

Alongside our client work, we contribute to the wider development of responsible business practice through advising and shaping international policy and industry frameworks. Our work includes advising the European Commission, designing the OECD Alignment Assessment Methodology, and developing practical insights and benchmarking initiatives such as the Responsible Sourcing Barometer.

Kumi Foundation

Kumi Foundation is an independent UK-registered charity supporting locally led initiatives that tackle poverty and human rights harms in regions connected to global supply chains. It reflects Kumi’s belief in practical action and better outcomes for the people and communities connected to global trade.

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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.

Insights

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Responsible Sourcing

Responsible sourcing is a business priority. But is it working?

Only 14% of companies can point to clear improvements resulting from their responsible sourcing efforts. Of all the findings in Kumi’s Responsible Sourcing Barometer 2026, I believe this is the one that should concern responsible sourcing…

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New research finds companies are identifying serious supply chain risks but few can show that they manage them

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kumi Consulting’s Responsible Sourcing Barometer 2026 finds a growing gap between corporate activity and evidence of effective risk reduction as supply chain due diligence requirements continue to increase and grow i…

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5 August 2026: A turning point for supply chain due diligence in China?

China has designated the RBA, Verité, and four other organisations under its counter-sanctions regime. What does this now mean for companies conducting due diligence in China?

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How can mine sites use due diligence visits to prepare for mining standard certification?

Customer requests for site visits and due diligence assessments are not always welcomed with enthusiasm at mine sites. A site assessment typically involves several days of hosting an external team, organising site tours, answering…

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Are mining standards consolidating, or will CMSI and CCCMC add more complexity?

Guidance for mining companies on how CMSI and the CCCMC Sustainable Mining Code align and what this means for ESG assurance.

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Kumi Foundation signs partnership to support children in the DRC

For responsible sourcing teams and investors seeking community impact in the DRC through education and child safeguarding initiatives.

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ESG Waypoint: A smarter starting point for responsible supply chain due diligence

For sustainability and procurement teams needing ESG Waypoint supply chain risk mapping to identify and prioritise global sourcing risks quickly.

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When to walk away: A practical guide to responsible disengagement

Guidance for procurement and sustainability leaders on responsible disengagement from supplier relationships while reducing harm and managing risk.

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False comfort? Why you may need to re-visit your due diligence approach

Guidance for battery, automotive and procurement teams on fixing due diligence gaps and meeting EU Batteries Regulation rules.

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