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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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All aboard the Omnibus: why focusing on the destination, not the journey, is the best approach for business.

All aboard the Omnibus: why focusing on the destination, not the journey, is the best approach for business.

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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Feedback on the European Commission’s Omnibus proposal amending the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

Feedback on the European Commission’s Omnibus proposal amending the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

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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Selecting the right Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) platform for sustainability due diligence

Selecting the right Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) platform for sustainability due diligence

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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