Fashion and Textiles

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...

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: Why your grievance mechanism probably doesn’t work (and how to fix it)

This webinar has already taken place Overview Many companies claim to have grievance mechanisms in place. However, these systems are often ineffective, nothing more than whistleblowing hotlines, suggestion boxes, or processes that rare...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...