Automotive and Manufacturing

New EU Batteries Regulation update after the announcement on 21 May

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. This webinar will provide valuable insights into the proposed plans to simplify legislation...

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EU Batteries Regulation update: Two-year delay proposed, but no time to pause

Guidance for battery supply chain and sustainability teams on EU Batteries Regulation delays, due diligence obligations and 2027 compliance requirements.

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When should Procurement leaders disengage from unsustainable suppliers?

Guidance for procurement leaders on when to disengage from supplier relations while balancing due diligence, supplier progress and impacts on workers and communities.

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...

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.

Beyond the EU Batteries Regulation: Supply chain due diligence in today’s compliance landscape

WEBINAR: Beyond the EU Batteries Regulation: Tackling global regulatory complexity with supply chain due diligence

Building on our previous deep dive into due diligence under the EU Batteries Regulation (EUBR), this webinar explored the wider regulatory landscape that should shape and inform your global supply chain due diligence strategy, alongside the...

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.

The EU Batteries Regulation: What impact will it have on Africa's mining and metals sector?

EVENT: The EU Batteries Regulation: How will it impact Africa’s mining and metals sector?

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 ...

Kumi Newsletter November 2024

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 ...

Kumi Newsletter – October 2024

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...

WEBINAR: Due Diligence under the EU Batteries Regulation: Preparing for next year’s compliance requirements (with Circulor)

Kumi are specialists in implementing responsible business practices in global supply chains and have been working with the European Commission to create the Implementation Guidelines for the due diligence requirements in the EU Batteries Re...