Automotive and Manufacturing

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Lithium and Nickel: key elements in the battery supply chain

Companies that buy or manufacture lithium ion batteries need to expand responsible sourcing efforts beyond cobalt to lithium and nickel.

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Alignment Assessment insights for companies

Kumi’s Alignment Assessment project for the OECD brings unprecedented insights into current minerals supply chain due diligence practices.

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Unlocking supply chain due diligence during the lockdown

Lockdown is an opportunity to consider a fresh approach to human rights due diligence and responsible sourcing strategy.

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Risks and opportunities in cobalt supply chains

Kumi examines responsible sourcing in cobalt supply chains, and how to effectively manage risk for maximum human rights impact.

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Andrew Britton a Top 100 Conflict Minerals Influence Leader

Kumi’s Managing Director Andrew Britton recognised as a Top 100 Conflict Minerals Influence Leader.

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Applying OECD Alignment Assessment lessons to companies

Kumi’s responsible sourcing assessment toolkit supports companies to evaluate and strengthen their conflict minerals supply chain due diligence processes.

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Do companies over-rely on certification?

Many companies have certification goals as their key target to address social or environmental supply chain risks.