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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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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The European Commission’s Omnibus simplification package was introduced on 26 February 2025, but for businesses, it may have caused more uncertainty, not less. The proposal includes three of the EU’s sustainability regulations; the…
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Dear Mr Voss, Thank you for the invitation to provide feedback on the recent Omnibus legislative proposal from the European Commission. Kumi advises the European Commission on the implementation of due diligence compliance requirements acro…
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Supply chain due diligence is essential. Regulations like the EU Batteries Regulation (EUBR) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) explicitly require companies to assess, mitigate, and report on risks in their sup…
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We explored the differences but also the common threads that link the responsible sourcing and due diligence requirements set out by these regulations.
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The EU Omnibus Package has been making headlines, with plenty of speculation about what it might mean for sustainability regulations. Depending on who you listen to, it’s either a much-needed clean-up of existing rules or a sign that the …
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This session has now expired. Keep an eye out for our current events on our website, socials or in our newsletter Location: Radisson Red Cape Town V&A WaterfrontDate: Monday 3rd FebruaryTime: 16:00 – 17:00, plus networking The EU …
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2024 has been a year of significant growth and development for Kumi. We have been investing heavily to better support our clients in navigating the complex and fast-changing landscape of responsible sourcing and to support our core mission …
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It’s been another exciting month at Kumi. We hosted our webinar on the EU Batteries Regulation with our partner Circulor. With over 400 participants listening to the discussion about the practical implications of the regulation …
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As the nights get longer in Berlin, our work supporting the European Commission in developing the Implementation Guidelines for the EU Batteries Regulation is coming to an end. Through this extensive process, including a recent consultation…
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Fiona: “My first mine site visit was to an artisanal mine in Rwanda, and despite having worked on mining-related issues for some time, I approached it with a mix of nervousness and anticipation. Nothing quite compares to experiencing …
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