Author: Business Enquirer
Equity Group Holdings (Equity) are focussed on the bigger PICTURE in banking. Established in 1984 as Equity Building Society, which now represents the businesses banking arm, it’s growth and development is underpinned by seven core values: “Ultimately, we ensure that everything we do is driven to meet the needs of our customers’ lifestyle,” explained Group Executive Director, Mary Wamae, “Whether it is banking services, insurance, or investment services, we can provide them under one roof – physically and digitally”. Born out of identifying the need to plug the gap in financial services in rural Kenya, the Group has seen significant…
Mumbai based composite rod and wire manufacture, Indore Composites, is making strides in the industry to become one of the leaders in sustainability. The manufacturer believes that businesses are responsible for achieving good environmental practice and operating in a sustainable manner. Leading by example, they consider this as a moral responsibility for future generations. Indore Composites is committed to reducing its environmental impact, with strategies in place to support its continual operational performance with sustainability in mind. Strategies include minimising liquid & solid waste by evaluating operations and ensuring they are as efficient as possible; and minimising resin emissions through…
Launched in 1987 under its previous name of Trent Valley Labels, Chairman Ross Lee was always an entrepreneur. Now known as The Barcode Warehouse, the business is founded on “entrepreneurs, innovators, strategists, enablers and tech enthusiasts”. Helmed by Managing Director, Kevan Mutton, The Barcode Warehouse supplies a complete package of business technology solutions, designed to support businesses in becoming more automated and efficient. With a customer-first ethos, The Barcode Warehouse builds packages of solutions which can include barcode technology, RFID, labelling and enterprise mobility services to support a range of sectors such as retail, transport and logistics, warehousing, manufacturing and…
In the dynamic landscape of global finance, traditional banking institutions are facing an imperative to reinvent themselves. At the forefront of this transformation is Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), a leading financial institution in East Africa, which has embarked upon an ambitious growth strategy with the strategic aspiration to be a socio-economically relevant bank. Incorporated in 1946, DTB is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and has operated in East Africa for over 75 years, with presence also in Tanzania, Uganda and Burundi. In 2022, the Bank rolled out its growth strategy anchored on 3 key pillars: increasing customer reach, sustainability excellence, and…
From footwear to diapers, automotive to adhesives, Kraton’s Polymers and Pine Chemicals are integral components in countless everyday products that enhance people’s lives worldwide. Kraton, one of the world leaders in innovating and manufacturing polymers and biobased pine chemicals, is on a mission to “unlock the possibilities of sustainable chemicals,” says Kraton CEO Marcello Boldrini, speaking to Business Enquirer. Originating as a division of Shell, Kraton entered its first significant growth chapter in 2016 by acquiring Arizona Chemicals, then in 2022 by uniting with DL Chemicals, a global petrochemicals company based in South Korea. This strategic partnership expanded its reach…
The business previously known as Somoil, Etu Energias has seen an incredible shift to success since CEO Edson R. Dos Santos joined the energy company in 2020. In the last 3 years the business has not only rebranded, but it has been reshaped, with the CEO telling Business Enquirer that “the “How” is almost as important as the “Why”. The business’ rebrand to Etu Energias encompasses the ambitious change in the business along with embodying its vision for the future. “Etu stands for Energy, Transparency, and Union, and it is also a Bantu word which means “you and me together”,”…
When it comes to business sustainability, our initial thoughts often revolve around improving organization efficiency, improving financial performance, and implementing a carbon reduction strategy. However, in the UN’s SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), the intergovernmental organization has recognized the need for gender parity within business. “Gender is woven throughout the SDGs as it sits at the intersection of economic, social and environmental issues”, states the UN. “It has its own Goal, SDG 5—with the ambition of achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls—and is mentioned explicitly in 10 of the other Goals”. But, in 2023, are we close to…
CEO of Charles Trent shares how you can drive green without the charging point On 21st September 2023, Prime Minister of the UK Rishi Sunak announced a U-turn on climate commitments, including those around the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles. In his address, Sunak stated the government will delay its phase out of the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by five years to 2035. So, what does that mean for those hoping to see more sustainability on Britain’s roads now? As fate would have it, Business Enquirer had the opportunity to speak with the CEO of…
In 2022, visitors to St. Vincent and the Grenadines increased by 160,000 to around 221,000. Whilst this is not the highest footfall that the Caribbean Island has seen in the last five years (peaking at 404,000 in 2019), it is seeing positive post-pandemic recovery. In response to the growing air traffic needs which St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ E.T. Joshua Airport could no longer accommodate, Argyle International Airport (AIA) was commissioned in February 2017. Built to handle 1.2 million passengers per year, the airport, which is the newest airport in the Eastern Caribbean, boasts a 9000 foot long runway and…
Research by one of the world’s leading bodies in golf, the R & A, has reported that the sport saw a boom during the pandemic, which has only continued in the following years. 2022 figures highlight a 15% increase in people playing 9 or 18-hole golf since 2020. 2023 figures are looking healthy too, with tee time management booking company BRS Golf and tee time marketplace GolfNow reporting that more rounds of golf were played in the first half of 2023 than in the whole of 2019. What’s more, official bodies like the R & A have been pulling together…