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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

Guidance for procurement and compliance teams selecting TPRM platforms for due diligence under EU Batteries Regulation and CSDDD.

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EU Omnibus regulations: Cutting through the noise – what businesses should focus on now

For sustainability and compliance teams tracking EU Omnibus sustainability regulations and uncertainty around due diligence and reporting changes.

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Responsible business and migrant workers series: closing the gap between policies and actions [Part 1/3]

For procurement and sustainability teams reducing forced labour risks, this explains how purchasing practices affect migrant workers in supply chains.

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Responsible business and migrant workers series: closing the gap between policies and actions [Part 2/3]

Guidance for sustainability and compliance teams on migrant worker due diligence, audit limitations and effective grievance mechanisms in supply chains.

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Responsible business and migrant workers series: closing the gap between policies and actions [Part 3/3]

Guidance for sustainability and procurement teams on MSIs and industry coalitions improving migrant worker due diligence, recruitment practices and supplier engagement.

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Beyond the classroom: Why training is not enough to effectively implement the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs)

“We were protesting peacefully when the shooting began. They didn’t even give us a chance…”[1] In August 2012, a labour strike over pay and living conditions at the Marikana platinum mine in South Africa resulted in a tragic esc...

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Kumi Newsletter August 2024

No sooner had it begun, then it was over! As summer draws to an end here in Europe, it’s back to school and work after the holiday period. But global supply chains don’t stop! For the team at Kumi, the summer has been a busy period ...

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Kumi Newsletter July 2024

As summer finally warms up in London and Berlin, our colleagues in South America are still braving the cold and the persistent Lima fog. On a separate note, over the past few months, I’ve witnessed a significant increase in the adopti...

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Kumi and software specialist Grouptree partner to create Origin Core, a new approach to responsible supply chain due diligence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 20 May 2024: Kumi, a specialist in responsible business in global supply chains, has partnered with software specialist Grouptree, to create a new solution that combines Kumi’s on-the-ground experience in global supp...

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From code to conduct: practical insights on using technology to build responsible supply chains

Our expert panel, featured James Lewry (Kumi), Timothy Perkin (Kumi) and Bethan Miles (Origin), who dove into the pivotal role that technology plays...

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Kumi appointed to develop the Due Diligence Guidelines for the EU Battery Regulation

Guidance for battery supply chain and compliance teams on EU Battery Regulation due diligence requirements and implementation expectations.