Author: Business Enquirer
When Ferrero’s Group Vice President of Sustainability, Mario Abreu, speaks, he does more than recite environmental goals. He challenges one of the most common myths in corporate sustainability: that it’s about sacrifice first, opportunity second. In a recent interview, Abreu reflected on his journey, the evolving role of sustainability functions, and how business can lean into, rather than shy from, positive change. From Engineer to Sustainability Strategist Abreu’s background is in mechanical engineering, but he shifted into environmental work over two decades ago. He joined Ferrero in 2020, bringing experience from leadership roles in packaging and sustainability with Tetra Pak…
Chevron’s Noble Energy subsidiary has reached agreement with Equatorial Guinea to advance the Aseng gas project, putting the long-discussed development one step closer to a final investment decision (FID). What’s the Deal? Why It Matters For Equatorial Guinea For Chevron / Noble Energy What’s Next & What to Watch Final Thought The agreement between Noble Energy and Equatorial Guinea marks a significant turning point for Aseng—and possibly for the country’s gas ambitions. If all proceeds smoothly, this could be a cornerstone project in Central Africa’s push to increase its role in global LNG supply chains. But as always in energy,…
In a move that rattled the mining sector, Barrick Mining announced the immediate resignation of its CEO, Mark Bristow, after nearly seven years at the helm. The board named Mark Hill, a long-serving executive overseeing Latin America and Asia, as interim CEO, while the search for a permanent successor begins. The timing and circumstances have raised plenty of eyebrows. The End of an Era Bristow came to Barrick in 2019, when Barrick acquired Randgold Resources, a company he had led. His early years were defined by aggressive integration, asset optimization, and repositioning Barrick’s portfolio toward high-value gold and copper projects.…
In September, China’s official manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) ticked up to 49.8 from 49.4 in August, according to recent data. It’s the highest reading in six months, signaling a modest rebound in factory activity — though the number still sits just below the 50 threshold that separates expansion from contraction. What’s Improving Lynn Song, ING’s Chief Economist for Greater China, noted that while the rebound is modest, it offers a bit more breathing room. She suggested that policy settings will continue to play an important role in sustaining this shift. What Still Weighs It Down What It All Means…
What It Is Why It Matters: Filling the Gaps in a Renewable Grid The renewable energy transition isn’t just about building more solar and wind—it’s about managing their intermittency. That’s where long-duration storage can step in. One energy analyst said: the registration of Limondale is a “defining moment” for long-duration storage in Australia. It helps unlock more variable renewables with less risk to reliability. Challenges & Caveats This kind of ambitious project doesn’t come without risk: Looking Ahead Bottom line: Limondale isn’t a panacea—but it’s a significant step. It stretches what battery storage can do in service of a cleaner,…
This year’s UK Construction Week Birmingham returns to the NEC from 30 September to 2 October 2025, celebrating its 10th anniversary with an ambitious agenda, expanded zones, and a sharper focus on design, technology, and the future of the built environment. What’s New & What’s Bigger Over the past decade, UKCW has grown from a tradeshow into the UK’s largest platform for the construction industry. The 2025 edition leans into that legacy with bold new features: Architect and TV presenter George Clarke will open the show, cementing the event’s dual purpose as both spectacle and sector summit. The show’s theme,…
MAG, most notably known as the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, will leverage Adobe’s creative and marketing software and Google’s cloud, AI, and data services to revamp various customer touchpoints—from flight bookings to in-flight services. Their plan includes: The ambition isn’t just incremental improvement—it’s about transforming how MAG’s airlines interact with their customers at every stage of the journey. What’s at Stake For MAG (and Its Passengers) For Adobe & Google Challenges & Watchouts Why the Timing Makes Sense The aviation industry is under intense pressure to modernize—customers expect digital fluency, airlines must optimize costs, and data is becoming a…
Every September, Milan transforms. Streets hum not with traffic, but with silhouettes, cameras, and creative electricity. The weeks of shows, salons, and installations aren’t just about new collections — they’re where heritage, vision, and disruption collide. Who Runs the Show — And Sets the Rules The organizing force behind it all is the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI). It’s the official body that coordinates the full calendar of runway shows, presentations, and special projects during Milan Fashion Week. Its mission: promote Italian fashion at home and abroad, nurture young talent, foster innovation, and uphold standards. Notably, events under the…
There’s an art to seeing someone breathe out, relax, and become themselves in front of a lens—and Brazilian photographer Marcos Alberti set out to capture that shift, one glass of wine at a time. A Simple Idea with Depth Alberti’s project takes a deceptively simple premise: photograph people at three moments—upon arrival (sober), after one glass of wine, and then again after a third. What follows is a visual study of how expression, presence, personality and social ease evolve. The first image often shows fatigue, tension, or reserve—faces just off the rush hour, after work, after life. Each subsequent portrait…
In today’s fast-changing business landscape, supplier collaboration is no longer optional—it’s a strategic imperative. Forward-thinking organizations are reimagining procurement, shifting it from a back-office, transactional function to a central engine of innovation, resilience, and competitive advantage. From Transactional to Strategic Traditionally, procurement meant issuing orders, negotiating prices, and chasing down deliveries. But that mindset is shifting. The most effective companies now treat procurement as a strategic orchestrator—a system that interlinks internal functions and external partners to create value. As one procurement leader put it: the transformation “starts with the strategy.” It’s not enough for procurement teams to own collaboration; they…