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Can companies still conduct effective supply chain due diligence in China?

Last month, a Tier 1 battery supplier in China stopped responding to our client’s request for information needed to support compliance with the EU Batteries Regulation. At first, the company thought that the supplier's silence was a refus...

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Responsible sourcing is a business priority. But is it working?

Only 14% of companies can point to clear improvements resulting from their responsible sourcing efforts. Of all the findings in Kumi’s Responsible Sourcing Barometer 2026, I believe this is the one that should concern responsible sourcing...

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New research finds companies are identifying serious supply chain risks but few can show that they manage them

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kumi Consulting’s Responsible Sourcing Barometer 2026 finds a growing gap between corporate activity and evidence of effective risk reduction as supply chain due diligence requirements continue to increase and grow i...

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5 August 2026: A turning point for supply chain due diligence in China?

China has designated the RBA, Verité, and four other organisations under its counter-sanctions regime. What does this now mean for companies conducting due diligence in China?

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Kumi Foundation signs partnership to support children in the DRC

For responsible sourcing teams and investors seeking community impact in the DRC through education and child safeguarding initiatives.

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

For sustainability and procurement teams needing ESG Waypoint supply chain risk mapping to identify and prioritise global sourcing risks quickly.

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When to walk away: A practical guide to responsible disengagement

Guidance for procurement and sustainability leaders on responsible disengagement from supplier relationships while reducing harm and managing risk.

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

Guidance for battery, automotive and procurement teams on fixing due diligence gaps and meeting EU Batteries Regulation rules.

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Why your Grievance Mechanism (probably) doesn’t work. And how to fix it.

Guidance for sustainability and compliance teams on fixing grievance mechanisms that fail to capture or resolve workplace concerns.

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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.

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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...