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WEBINAR – Focus on what matters: Effectiveness in ESG risk scoping

Overview: ESG risk is rising, but so is the pressure to act quickly, credibly, and defensibly. In practice, many organisations respond by expanding assessments: more questionnaires, more audits, more scoring models.

WEBINAR – EUBR update: Guidelines, Notified Bodies and implementation

Overview: As EUBR implementation accelerates, companies face growing pressure to move from interpretation to action. However, amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty, knowing what to prioritise and how conformance will be assessed are common co…

Kumi Foundation signs partnership to support children in the DRC

SUMMARY: Kumi Foundation has announced a new cross‑sector partnership launched at the Japan–DRC Business Forum aiming to improve education and child safeguarding in mining regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The initiative …

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

SUMMARY: ESG Waypoint is a tool that helps organisations identify and prioritise ESG and conflict‑related risks in global supply chains. It uses country‑level ESG and CAHRA risk mapping to support early‑stage due diligence, helping te…

WEBINAR: Walking away responsibly: The challenges of supplier disengagement

SUMMARY: Join Fiona Hutmacher and Salomé Wyns to explore the challenges of supplier disengagement. Sign up to our webinar now.

When to walk away: A practical guide to responsible disengagement

SUMMARY: Responsible disengagement means ending supplier relationships in a way that minimises harm to workers and communities, only after all efforts to prevent or fix issues have failed. It’s rarely simple: price pressure, unrealistic t…

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

SUMMARY: The EU Batteries Regulation requires companies to apply risk-based due diligence in their supply chains for key battery materials, shifting focus from management system audits to identifying and addressing real risks of harm. Compl…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Which mining certification is best for compliance teams: CMSI or IRMA?

Which mining assurance 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. …