SERVICES
Regulatory and industry policy advisory
Poorly designed requirements or guidance can create confusion, inconsistent implementation and unintended consequences for both businesses and rights holders. Providing effective policy advice requires a clear understanding of regulatory objectives, commercial realities, upstream risks and the practical application of due diligence. The strongest frameworks are those that combine policy ambition with operational credibility.
Kumi occupies a distinctive position at the intersection of policy development and practical implementation. We advise governments, regulators and industry initiatives while also helping organisations apply due diligence standards in complex operating environments. This gives our policy advice a practical perspective: we understand not only what frameworks require, but how organisations interpret them, where implementation challenges arise and what is needed to make them work in practice.
Our work helps develop standards, guidance and collaborative initiatives that are technically robust, aligned with international expectations and capable of delivering meaningful outcomes. We combine credibility with public bodies and industry stakeholders with deep expertise in responsible sourcing and human rights due diligence.
- OECD Alignment Assessment and scheme effectiveness reviews: We assess industry schemes, standards and initiatives against OECD expectations and evaluate how effectively they support responsible sourcing, due diligence and progressive improvement.
- Advisory support to government policymakers: We advise policymakers on the design, interpretation and practical application of supply chain due diligence regulation and responsible sourcing policy.
- Implementation support to regulatory authorities: We support regulatory authorities and competent bodies through implementation planning, guidance and capacity building, helping translate regulatory requirements into practical oversight and implementation.
- Multi-stakeholder collaboration: We design and facilitate multi-stakeholder collaboration involving government, industry, civil society and other actors to build practical, credible and aligned responsible sourcing approaches.
