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Editor’s Note

une finally marks the start of summer here in the UK, and we can already feel the weather shifting. In this month’s issue of Endeavour, we get to know a whole host of companies, associations and development boards which are showing great operations across the globe. We take a deep dive into Anglo American this month, looking extensively at its operations in South Africa that are shaping the future of mining in a smart and sustainable way. Then we look at a variety of global giants including Komatsu Mining Corp, Bechtel, and Inchcape (to name just a few) all of which are providing innovative solutions for their customers internationally. We also look at many companies operating across the globe to deliver services in mining, shipping, construction, manufacturing, and telecommunications. Many of these companies have the common goal of improving the sustainability of their operations whilst ensuring that they are benefitting their local communities. We cover a variety of associations and institutes this month, all of which are developing their countries into internationally recognised players in their respective global industries. A particularly key theme of this month, especially throughout the various associations and institutes, is education. Education plays a key role for many of these associations to shape the future of their industries by providing personal development towards employment opportunities. Therefore, the June issue of Endeavour Magazine is not one to be missed.

by Carley Fallows

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Features 15 Anglo American

Smart and Sustainable Mining

23 Africa Mainternance Equipment

When it’s about more than just B-BEEE

27 Komatsu Mining Corp.

Innovating Mining Technologies

33 Bechtel

The Future of Energy Solutions

39 Gold Fields Australia

Going for Gold

49 John Deere Construction and Forestry Division

Innovating with Precision

55 Hubbell Power Systems Inc.

A Leading Ethical Company

61 Java House Africa

Coffee House to International Brand

66 Kenya Bankers Association

Transforming Kenyan Banking

72 Rwandan Development Board

Strategic Investment in Rwanda

78 Vodafone Ghana

A New Future for Vodafone Ghana

84 Gibraltar Ports Authority

Promoting maritime Excellence

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Supplying Sustainability

96 Caribbean Association of Banks

Promoting Financial Success

102 Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders

Training the Future of Freight Forwarding

115 Tanzania Ports Authority

Transforming Tanzanian Ports

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Business Headlines

Asia/Oceania Africa Americas Middle East Europe

12 Environmental/Inclusion

Cocoa Life at the Heart of Cadbury

44 Amazing World

Summer Solstice: The Longest Day of the Year

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Business Headlines

Asia/Oceania Pterosaur Bones Found in Australia

China Launches Civilian Astronaut into Space

After examining two pieces of bone extracted from Dinosaur Cove in Australia, palaeontologists have discovered they are the oldest remains of a pterosaur ever recorded. The giant reptile was the first vertebrate which evolved to fly and lived alongside a range of dinosaurs in the Mesozoic Era 252 million years ago. The pterosaur is thought to have had a substantial wingspan, with some bones suggesting the wingspan was over 10 metres. Less than 25 sets of pterosaur bones have been found in Australia since 1980, which are said to belong to four species. The discovery shows that these massive creatures flew over Australia through the harsh conditions of the Cretaceous Period when Victoria, Australia was in darkness for weeks on end.

China has made a big step in the country’s ambitious space program by sending its first civilian astronaut into orbit. The Shenzhou-16 mission sent three astronauts to its space station for its second in-orbit crew rotation. The Tiangong space station was first launched in 2021, and this mission marks the 5th one since its launch. Among the crew was a professor from the aeronautic institution at Beihang University who will be the first Chinese civilian to be on a space flight. The Tiangong space station is expected to host astronauts for at least a decade for scientific research. China has been seeking to open its space station to collaborate with international partners to host experiments from countries from across the globe. This mission will be the first of three to develop the space station in 2023 and marks a crucial milestone in China’s rapidly advancing space capabilities.

Thailand Election Sees Coalition Formed Opposition parties in Thailand have formed a coalition with the hope that they will be able to prevent the military establishment from remaining in power. The Move Forward Party won the largest share of seats and has joined together with seven other parties to form a coalition. With the other parties supporting Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister of Thailand, they collectively hold a majority of 313 votes in the lower house. The coalition provides a clear opposition to the military-backed establishment which has ruled the country for the last decade. However, the coalition needs to win a majority of 376 seats in both houses of Thailand’s parliament to form a government.

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Africa Panic Buying Petrol in Nigeria

In Bola Tinubu’s inaugural address as the President of Nigeria, he announced that the existing subsidy on fuel would be gone, with no time frame of when this would occur. This led to many people across the country panic buying fuel out of fear that the price of fuel would drastically increase far over the regulated price of 185 nairas per litre. In response to the panic buying many filling stations raised their prices, with some closing completely. The state-owned company which is the sole importer of petroleum products has assured that there is enough petrol to meet the usual demand, however, following the panic buying many people were left stranded with private buses not being able to fill up their vehicles. The subsidiary was said to be a huge drain on public finances, which lead to Mr Tinubu saying the subsidiary would be removed and spent on public infrastructure. However, the president’s team has clarified that the end of the subsidiary will come in at the end of June.

Feminist Ghanaian Author Dies

Ama Ata Aidoo, renowned author, poet, playwright and academic has died at the age of 81. Known for her popular works, such as The Dilemma of a Ghost, Our Sister Killjoy and Changes, Ama Ata Aidoo pushed the boundaries of feminism and wrote important works that responded to the negative Western stereotypes of African women. Ama Ata Aidoo was a university professor and served as an education minister in the early 1980s. Her work is widely read across schools in West Africa, and her novel Changes won the Commonwealth Writers Prize in 1992.

Chad Struggling with Refugees

Following the outbreak of violence in Sudan last month 250,000 people have left the country in search of safety, many of which have moved to the neighbouring country of Chad. As a result, Chad is experiencing a strain on its resources, having already provided a home to 400,000 Sudanese refugees before the conflict began. Humanitarian workers are currently working to provide services to new arrivals and provide aid to them. However, Chadian law requires refugees to be housed away from border towns, so many are moved to refugee camps further into the country. USAID has announced that it is giving $103 million in support to the 1 million+ people who have been displaced from Sudan into neighbouring countries. Endeavour Magazine | 2

Americas The Manhattan Stonehenge

Only two times a year can New Yorkers gather to witness the sunset perfectly framed by Manhattans skyscrapers. New York has its famous grid-like layout which allows for the sun to occasionally set exactly between the buildings, drawing thousands of people to come and witness the phenomenon. The framed sunset only takes place twice a year in May and July, with a sunrise version happening in the winter just before the winter solstice. The phrase ‘Manhattanhenge’ was coined by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, due to its similarity to the Stonehenge found in England where the sunrise aligns with the stone’s formation. You can witness the next perfect alignment in July for two evenings.

Landfill Causes Health Concerns in Colombia Following a report from the Global Witness group, a landfill in rural Colombia has raised concerns over contamination that has had severe consequences on the community. Patio Bonito sits on the outskirts of Barrancabermeja in the San Silvestre wetlands. Surrounded by a patchwork of swaps, lagoons and a tropical forest it is an ecologically important area. However, in 2015 a landfill site was opened causing a detrimental impact on the local communities’ health and wellbeing. For years the people of Patio Bonito have blamed the landfill site for the contamination of their water, food sources and ecosystems. Now a report has been published which suggests that corporate mismanagement contributed to the pollution of the area. The landfill receives close to 160 tonnes of rubbish per day and has been found in the report to have had “devastating consequences” for the community. The Global Witness report has called for immediate action for the landfill’s owners, stating that it must “address further the harms suffered by the community and defenders who have spoken out against the landfill”.

The Dangers of AI

Following the boom of artificial intelligence (AI) services, many key leaders in the AI world have quit stating that it is going to cause more harm than good. Geoffrey Hinton, a key player in the development of AI has left his position at Google warning about the growing danger that AI presents in the field. There are fears that the technology that evolves much like a human brain through learnt experience could soon overtake the human brain’s capability. The speed with which AI generation software is adapting and advancing seems to have caused significant worry for those who developed the software. Hinton is keenly aware of how these systems are digital, meaning that once one AI system learns something it is instantaneously adopted by all other systems to constantly grow the wealth of knowledge at a speed that the human brain could not possibly process. Therefore, he suggested that this system could be misused by people to cause significant harm. However, Hinton has stated that his retirement was also due to age, and not solely to the fears for the future of AI.

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Middle East UN Operation to Stop Oil Spill on Yemen Coast The United Nations has begun an operation to salvage 1.1 million barrels of oil from the FSO Safer supertanker moored off Yemen’s Red Sea coast. The operation needs to securely take the oil and transfer it to another tanker which is due to sail from Djibouti next month. The UN operation is crucial as the Safer could explode or break part causing an environmental catastrophe. The project has raised $114m through donations from many member states, private companies and even the general public through a crowdfunding campaign. However, the UN states that more is urgently needed to be able to safely moor the Nautica and tow the Safer to a recycling yard. The Safer was constructed as a supertanker and changed later to a floating oil storage facility and is anchored near the Ras Isa oil terminal. However, it has decayed significantly leading it to be a potential risk of oil spills. An oil spill in the Red Sea would cause detrimental damage to coral reefs, mangroves and marine ecosystems, whilst exposing millions to polluted air, forcing ports to close and disrupting shipping through the Suez Canal. Therefore, the potential for an oil spill needs to be handled immediately to ensure there is not a giant environmental disaster.

Thousands of Graves Removed in Historic Cairo Several graves across the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Historic Cairo have been razed to make way for a new main road and flyover bridge to be introduced. The construction is said to modernize Egypt and improve traffic flow across the congested city, with the hopes that it will connect the heart of the capital with a new administrative one being built in the east. However, to do this they are razing thousands of graves whilst offering relatives compensation to do so. This not only is disrupting the resting place of thousands of citizens but is harming the historic architecture of this part of Cairo. The authorities have insisted that registered monuments are not being damaged, and respect is being paid to most tombs. However, there has been public unrest that six historic cemeteries where many notable Egyptians have been buried have been lost, removing a key part of Egypt’s cultural heritage. 5 | Endeavour Magazine

Turkey’s Run-Off Election

After 20 years in power Erdogan missed out on winning the recent election outright and was up against candidate Kilicdaroglu in the presidential run-off elections. The election took place only a few months after the devastating earthquake which killed and displaced millions of people across Turkey. Voters across the company were concerned with how each candidate aimed to deal with the effects of the earthquake, and how they planned to tackle the state of the economy which saw inflation rise to 85%. The result of the run-off election saw Erdogan retain power in the country.

Europe Oldest Evidence of the Plague Found in Britain Scientists have identified three cases of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria which caused the Plague, in human remains in a mass burial site in Somerset. The bacteria was found in small skeletal samples taken from 34 individuals. The samples were taken from the teeth, as DNA from infectious diseases can be found in the dental pulp. Scientists at the University of Oxford, the Levens Local History Group and the Wells and Mendip Museum made the discovery. The discovery can aid in understanding the evolutionary changes of pathogens, to help understand the role that different genes play in the spread of infectious diseases. The strain of the plague is said to stem from the late Neolithic and Bronze Age lineages likely brought to Central and Western Europe around 4800 BP, which is now suggested to have extended as far as Britain.

Rent Prices Peak in Portugal

Portugal has been dealing with a severe housing crisis caused by an increase in foreign investment properties and a lack of affordable housing options. There has been a significant push towards providing affordable housing options in Portugal, resulting in a planned demonstration with more than 30,000 people on the streets of Lisbon. Lisbon’s housing and development councillor has said that schemes have been put in place to help those who are unable to afford the high rental prices, with the local authorities offering to pay a third of the cost. However, the situation does not seem to be getting better with many suggesting that holiday rentals are contributing significantly towards the housing crisis as they are taking homes away from residents.

King Charles III Coronation

Earlier this month, 18 million people sat down across the UK to witness the coronation of King Charles III. The Coronation took place at Westminster Abbey, with the majority of the royal family in attendance. Prince George played a crucial role as one of King Charle’s pages, carrying the long robes of the King as he made his way down the Abbey. The coronation features all the traditions of his mother’s coronation before him, however as the UK is currently dealing with a cost-of-living crisis the coronation is said to have been scaled back. The coronation was aimed to reflect a more modern Britain, being 70 years since the last. Baroness Floella Benjamin was given the responsibility of sceptre carrier, and women bishops were involved in the coronation for the first time ever.

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Cocoa Life

AT THE HEART OF CADBURY We all know and love a little treat from Cadbury now and then, whether it be their classic Dairy Milk bar to their newer creations. It is safe to say the brand and its products are widely loved by many. However, behind the chocolate delights we get from Cadbury is a strong foundation of sustainability and community support to ensure that their cocoa farmers are being looked after. In partnership with Cocoa Life, Cadbury has worked to achieve 100% sustainably sourced cocoa in their Dairy Milk bar and is pushing to ensure this is the case throughout all of their products.

aunched in 2012, Cocoa Life is Mondelēz International’s global cocoa sustainability program which aims to secure a sustainable supply of cocoa throughout the Mondelēz group. Cocoa Life is one of the world’s leading cocoa programs which is focused on ensuring that cocoa is sourced sustainably, whilst working with farmers and their communities to support the development of local regions across the globe.

The key mission of Cocoa Life is to transform the cocoa sector by driving holistic solutions to address the root issues of cocoa supply and then making a lasting positive change. They intend to increase the number of farming households receiving a living income, enhance child protection systems and enable access to quality education for them through the Cocoa Life community, all whilst seeking to play their part in reforestation efforts across cocoa farms globally. Cocoa Life works with a range of notable brands including Côte D’Or, Milka, Toblerone, Daim and Oreo. However, one of their most notable partnerships is with Cadbury. Cadbury plays a key role in the cocoa industry, and working with Cocoa Life has

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put initiatives in place to ensure their products are being made using the most responsibly sourced cocoa possible. One way that Cadbury works with Cocoa Life is by providing education for cocoa farmers to help to promote crop growth using sustainable practices. They have already worked with 175,000 farmers to provide training programmes which allow them to produce high-quality crops and a sustainable income. As part of this initiative, they have trained 19,00 young people in cocoa farming, 72,00 community members in financial literacy and 52,00 community members in business skills. All of these training programmes are in an effort to ensure their farmers are able to earn a living wage and support a better quality of life for themselves and their families. A further initiative by Cadbury with Cocoa Life is towards reforestation efforts, as they have been planting 10.8 million cocoa trees and 1.4 other trees across the globe to preserve cocoa farming land. Furthermore, 149,000 farms have been mapped out and are monitored to ensure that they are not encroaching on the rainforest, hence supporting rainforest protection efforts. Cadbury and Cocoa Life are working together to provide a better future for their farmers, by providing education, reforestation aid and support throughout their

work, to ensure that the cocoa sourced by Cadbury is sustainable. Therefore, Cadbury has 100% sustainably sourced cocoa in its Dairy Milk bar and aims to continue this trend throughout its entire product range by 2025. Furthermore, Cocoa Life is also seeking to be the sole supplier of responsibly and sustainably sourced cocoa throughout the entire Mondelēz International group. We may not always think about where the cocoa comes from when enjoying our favourite chocolate, but with Cadbury, we can happily snack on our favourite chocolate knowing they are working with great organisations such as Cocoa Life to ensure that the farmers, their land, and the local communities are being supported. Cocoa Life is doing some great work to empower farmers globally, and we look forward to seeing the continuation of its journey to expand its strong and fair cocoa supply chain throughout the industry.

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Anglo American is a global mining company that is shaping its future towards strategic solutions to improve sustainability and renewability. Through its work building a portfolio of high-quality and long-life resource assets, Anglo American delivers leading shareholder returns. It achieves these returns through innovative practices and technologies towards a more sustainable mining process, which strives to help better the future by operating with integrity, creativity and innovation.

cross the globe, Anglo American operates in 15 total regions and across 56 sites, with a crucial number of sites in South Africa. In today’s world metals are involved in so much of our daily lives, from the smartphones in our pockets to the growing demand for electric cars. Therefore, Anglo American remains constantly aware of how its products can help in moving the world towards a sustainable future. Anglo American operates with FutureSmart Mining™ strategies to develop and deploy sustainable technologies to fundamentally change the way it extracts and process its products. Through this smart mining process, it is creating significant safety improvements and major energy, water, and capital cost savings. South Africa has 26 sites of operation mining diamonds, platinum-grade materials (PGMs) and iron. Employing 45,000 people, the sites lead the way in facilitating a variety of mining processes from planning, building, processing, moving, and marketing for its mining projects. These projects include producing a high range of products from bulk commodities, and base and precious metals/ materials. One of the key mining operations in South Africa is diamond mining, where Venentia, an open pit mine, is home to the country’s largest producer of diamonds.

Anglo American has an 85% ownership stake in De Beers Group, which is the world’s leading diamond company, with the remaining 15% ownership in the company belonging to the Government of the Republic of Botswana. De Beers is responsible for producing one-third of the world’s rough diamonds by value. Its operations include selling rough diamonds to global diamantaires through its Diamond Trading and Auctions businesses. De Beers also sells polished diamonds via Forevermark, for which only 1% of the world’s diamonds are eligible, with a promise to be rare and responsibly sourced. In South Africa, Anglo American’s De Beers mining projects are a joint venture with Ponahalo Holdings. Announced in May 2023, the rough diamond sales values for De Beers between 1st May and 16th May amounted to $480 million, stemming from Global Sightholder Sales and Auctions. CEO of De Beers, Al Cook, commented that “Sales of rough diamonds in the fourth sales cycle of the year saw a small decrease from the previous cycle 3 | Endeavour Magazine

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as the industry has entered what is traditionally a seasonally quieter period”. This comes as the previous, and third cycle of the year, was valued at $540 million. Anglo American had begun to see a return in demand, however with a slight decrease in sales, Al Cook adds in the press release on the fourth sales cycle announcement that “rough diamond demand was also influenced by ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and a slower pace recovery in consumer demand from China than was widely anticipated”. The company hopes to again see positive consumer demands for diamonds and to steadily increase its rough diamond sales in line with the previous cycle. A key mining venture for Anglo American in South Africa is in the mining and processing of PGMs across multiple sites. Anglo American has been supporting the global potential for a hydrogen economy for quite some time, as it quickly recognised its role in enabling the shift to greener energy and cleaner transport for a more sustainable future. As the leading producer of PGMs, Anglo American is providing materials for a variety of markets with a diverse range of applications across many industries. The vehicle market sees fuel cell electric

vehicles on the rise which provide zero emissions powertrain technology, which is particularly well suited to heavy duty long range and fleet vehicles. Furthermore, the alternative energy world has Anglo American as a key leader in providing PGM which is an essential metal used in the cleaning of vehicle exhaust emissions and as a catalyst for electric fuel cell technology. Finally, jewellery is also a key market for PGMs, particularly platinum, as it is widely used in jewellery due to its strength and purity. Anglo American owns 5 mining operations in South Africa’s Bushveld complex, and a smelting facility which takes metals produced at its mines and refines them. This is where Anglo American’s FutureSmart Mining™ technology is so crucial as it is continuing to invest in energy reduction and more energy efficient opportunities throughout its operations. By switching to low-carbon energy sources, Anglo American is developing its projects towards carbon neutrality targets. As a company, it is looking beyond just the customers it facilitates with PGMs, but towards the future markets to promote sustainable and diversified growth across all aspects of activity. One key project Anglo American is implementing this push towards sustainability is

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the development of fuel cells powered by heavy haul trucks at the Mogalakwena Mine, which, with the continued development of a large-scale solar photovoltaic facility, will increase the PGMs renewable energy supply. Iron is also a key mining operation in South Africa. Much like PGMs, steel is used in a whole host of products, industries, and services, therefore, making it a crucial mining material across the globe. A key operation for Anglo American is in Sishen, South Africa, where there is the largest open pit mine in the world, boasting 14 kilometres in length and is at the centre of the South African iron ore business. With a 69.7% share in Kumba Iron Ore, the largest iron-ore mining company in Africa, Anglo American’s operations aim to provide its customers with high-grade iron ore, which it hopes will aid its steel customers in achieving even tighter emission standards. Anglo American has recently partnered with H2 Green Steel to advance the low-carbon steelmaking industry. Announced in April 2023, Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Swedish hydrogen and steel producer to work together on the advancement of low-carbon

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steel-making processes. It is currently undergoing a research and trialling period taking the premium quality iron from the Anglo American Kumba mines in South Africa (as well as iron from its other mines in Minas-Rio in Brazil) and taking it to H2 Green Steel’s Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) production process at its plant in Sweden.

CEO of Anglo American’s marketing business, Peter Whitcutt, commented that the “collaboration with industry leaders who share a vision for decarbonised steel making is central to our commitment to reduce emissions in our value chain”. He continues, “Our work with H2 Green Steel will focus on exploring ways of premium, responsibly produced iron from our operations to be sued as feedstock in the Boden plant’s low carbon production process, paving the way to a cleaner, greener way to produce steel – one of the backbone materials for the roll-out of energy transition infrastructure and for ongoing global socio-economic development”. Therefore, throughout Anglo American’s mining operations for steel, the company is always

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conscious of sustainability and are actively moving its operations towards a greener future through strategic partnerships with companies, such as H2 Green Steel, which can process mined materials in a much more sustainable way. Consequently, sustainability is a crucial concern throughout all operations under the Anglo American name, in which it is aiming to become a responsible producer of diamonds, copper, PGMs, premium quality iron ore, steel-making coal and nickel. Chief Executive of Anglo American, Duncan Wanblad, said in a recent sustainability update press release that “With our diversified product portfolio, we are wellplaced to responsibly deliver many of the critical metals and minerals the world requires to transition to a cleaner, greener world. Our commitment to being part of the solution begins in our own business by meeting our carbon neutrality goals, while recognising that partnerships are vital to deliver our shared endeavour of a low carbon future”. Therefore, Anglo American are committed to sustainable mining plans which work towards a healthy environment, whilst helping communities to thrive, build trust in its brand and position the company as a global leader for sustainable

operations. As part of this, Anglo American plans on being carbon-neutral across all its operations by 2040. Ultimately, Anglo American is leading the way towards a more sustainable future of mining. With a focus on the values of safety, care, respect, integrity, accountability, collaboration, and innovation; Anglo American’s operations allow it to secure a substantial portfolio of high-quality assets. With its advancements in technology, Anglo American can produce mining solutions that get the most out of natural deposits, whilst maintaining sustainable practices throughout its sites of operation. In South Africa specifically, Anglo American is leading the way in diamond, steel and PGMs mining through its strategic partnerships with companies to develop and excel its mining portfolio. Therefore, Anglo American exemplifies how mining can be shaped towards a future of value-added operations to meet the growing demands for precious metals globally, whilst ensuring that obtaining the metals is done in the most responsible way possible. It is no surprise that Anglo American has become such a crucial company in the future of sustainable mining internationally, and we look forward to seeing how its operations get greener by the day.

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When it’s about more than just B-BEEE Who We Are BMG has empowered Black partners to set up independently owned companies in 11 regions strategic to the Mining Sector, with a majority black local ownership of at least 51% and a minimum of 30% of this being owned by local black females.

Through its partnership with BMG, AME has the full support and backing of Africa’s largest distributor of engineering consumables to the maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) product segments of local industry.

The name decided on by the partners for these companies was Africa Maintenance Equipment (AME), suffixed by the region in which they are located.

This industry-first relationship between AME and BMG is in a position to forge strategic technical partnerships with our customers, by not merely being a supplier of product but a provider of solutions.

These AME companies are strategically positioned in key regions across South Africa, including Amajuba, Emalahleni, Kathu, Lephalale, Madibeng, Mathjabeng, Mogale, Rustenburg, Sekhukhune, Thabazimbi and Umhlathuze. These AME’s are exclusive distributors for Bearing Man Group (BMG), in the regions they are located in. AME is about development of the local partners, while building and improving the local communities they are situated in. For the AME team, BEE is not about window dressing, playing politics, or chasing a scorecard.

Apart from the dependable supply of an extensive range of quality branded components, AME makes available application engineering and design, whilst field services include mobile breakdown and maintenance assistance. In addition, the team can offer predictive maintenance solutions ensuring reliability and condition monitoring in all sectors. There is an opportunity for customers to request a “Local Vendor Managed Inventory” / VMI – where consignment stock can be provisioned to your premises, allowing your operational teams to call off as required. This simplifies the procurement process significantly for large enterprises and significantly reduces turnaround time and minimises downtime.

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What’s Ahead AME’s vision, “Together Empowering Locals for Tomorrow,” represents the company’s commitment to B-BBEE and the opportunities it brings to business, staff and communities. In short, AME is a strategic technical partner that is actively involved in developing host communities. The future holds endless possibilities for AME – join AME in empowering communities, transforming business and shaping a better future.

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Komatsu Mining Corp.

The Komatsu brand encompasses a variety of services internationally and is a leading force in the manufacturing, construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment solutions sectors. With over 100 years of experience behind its operations from its roots in Japan, Komatsu values ambition, perseverance, collaboration, and authenticity to bring value to their manufacturing and technology innovation. By doing so, they aim to empower sustainability for a future where people, businesses and the planet can thrive together.

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ver the past century, Komatsu has continued to invest in core capabilities and strategic acquisitions which have allowed them to expand to be a globally recognised brand. They have achieved this through strategic partnerships that can meet the needs and challenges on an international scale. A key acquisition comes in the form of Joy Global Inc, renamed under the umbrella of Komatsu as Komatsu Mining Corp. in 2017. The acquisition brought more than 10,000 people with deep knowledge and experience in the mining industry, bringing the company’s total employees to 57,000. However, throughout the Komatsu umbrella, their founding philosophy remains the same; The Komatsu Way, which champions the principles of quality, reliability, technology, innovation, employee development and global reach. Komatsu’s mining presence is seen globally in its facilitation and support of projects across the world. With this expansion, they can offer a whole range of mining solutions, notably in the underground hard and soft mining industry. There is an ever-growing demand for metals and minerals,

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which are becoming increasingly difficult to mine due to challenging environments.

As part of Komatsu’s operations, they aim to help to lower the cost of underground hard rock mining and speed up the production process. They do this whilst simultaneously attempting to reduce environmental impacts and mitigate any safety concerns. As part of Komatsu’s hard-rock mining solutions, they partner experts with customers to aid in the selection of shaft sinking equipment, raiseboring tools, development and bolting drill jumbos, drifters, feeds, loaders, and trucks. Their operations encompass the world of underground hard-rock mining, backed by top-quality and meticulously engineered machines which have the constant support of responsive and knowledgeable teams. The need for underground soft-rock is also increasing with the demand for industrial minerals and coal. These resources require increasingly advanced underground mining technologies and equipment to retrieve the in-demand resources.

However, there has been a shift in Komatsu’s operations towards using the power of data and technology to enhance the safety, productivity, and performance of mining projects in these places. Komatsu is increasingly aware of the unrealised power of analytics across the mining industry and has taken steps to use analytics and optimization technologies to gradually play a larger role in their mining operations. Advanced analytics and machine learning techniques can be utilised to gain a deeper understanding of processes across the value chain for improvement and optimisation. Komatsu adopts the use of more advanced technology in Longwall mining, in which advanced electronics can organise and execute the process of mining with the required equipment and tools. This allows for real-time decision-making, whilst keeping the workers out of harm’s way through its remote management. In line with global demand for meeting environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals, Komatsu has begun looking at how analytics can positively impact the reduction of a company’s carbon footprint. By adopting the use of analytics in the world of mining, they can improve overall productivity, reduce the costs involved and

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consequently promote more sustainable practices in the long run.

Furthermore, another key service of this branch of Komatsu is surface mining. Komatsu brings experts and customers together to identify the best combination of surface equipment and technologies to facilitate their mining projects. Boasting a whole host of machinery, Komatsu offers mining trucks, electric and hybrid rope shovels, wheel loaders, blast hole drills, hydraulic excavators, dozers, walking draglines, automation solutions and connected mining technologies. Komatsu is a leading force in the automation of mining. After launching their first computerized dispatch system in 1980, they now boast 250 autonomous trucks internationally. They are a leader in the world of Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS), as mining companies begin to pursue fully automated operations without the need for human intervention. By doing so not only does the operation become more efficient to fully automate the mining process, but it ensures the safety of its

workforce which remains a key concern for Komatsu throughout all its operations. As a wider organisation, Komatsu remains committed to being a valued partner to support sustainable practices both within their company and across the world. Consequently, they have set the goal of reducing their carbon dioxide emission by 50% by 2030, compared to the figures set in 2010. Even further, they want to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from production by 50% and reduce emissions from products also by 50% in the same time frame. They have even challenged themselves to source 50% of the electricity used at major production sites worldwide from renewable energy sources. Ultimately, Komatsu’s global operations have remained true to their roots in championing effective operations whilst supporting and respecting its environmental impact across the world. Their acquisition of Komatsu Mining Corp places them as a leader in the world of mining solutions internationally, especially through their advancement in automated technologies. We can see Komatsu making waves throughout the mining industry for another 100 years to come.

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For the last 125 years, Bechtel has helped complete more than 25,000 projects across 160 countries and all seven continents. Bechtel deals with everything from engineering, procurement, construction, and project management to build a greener, cleaner, and safer world. As part of Bechtel’s operations, they are keen to work with customers to deliver projects of purpose and to create a lasting positive legacy both locally and internationally. A key way they are doing this is through energy projects that promote social and economic progress. By doing so, Bechtel has been innovating how they bring energy to communities worldwide.

echtel has been working with its customers to facilitate energy projects that accelerate their efforts towards reducing carbon emissions and a desired future of net zero emissions. By doing so they are committed to delivering innovative, safe, clean, sustainable, and costeffective energy solutions to meet their client’s energy and sustainability goals. In Texas, Bechtel has partnered with Sempra Infrastructure to help provide markets globally with safe, sustainable, and reliable access to U.S. natural gas. The Port Arthur LNG project is a proposed natural gas liquefaction and export terminal positioned in the southeast of Texas, near the Sabine Pass, which gives it direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. The placement is part of a strategic decision that will solidify Texas’ position as the energy capital of the world and a national leader in LNG exports.

With the help of Bechtel, the project has the potential over time to become one of America’s most significant energy infrastructure investments, which is also creating jobs and helping in the continued economic growth across Texas and the Gulf Region. The first phase of the planned Port Arthur LNG project is already fully permitted and was launched in March 2023; designed to include 2 natural gas liquefaction trains, 2 LNG storage tanks, and associated facilities with a nameplate capacity of roughly 13 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa). Once established, the second phase of the project should produce a similar offtake capacity to phase 1. The first and second phases of the project are not set for commercial operation until 2027 and 2028. Brendan Bechtel, Chairman and CEO of Bechtel, states in the press release for the launch of The Port Arthur LNG project that Bechtel is “proud to partner with Sempra to deliver a world-class LNG facility. Building from mature, scalable energy technologies helps safeguard our energy supplies and promote the transition to lower carbon energy”. Brendan Bechtel continues, “Bechtel has a record of delivering LNG infrastructure on the U.S. Gulf Coast and bringing quality jobs and training opportunities to local communities. The 5,000 construction jobs this project creates will provide outstanding opportunities for craft professionals

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increasing the LNG capacity, whilst providing full, fair, and reasonable opportunities for local Australian businesses, which in turn will support the economic development of the region through the project’s plans to improve energy infrastructure. The various Pluto projects come as part of a key milestone in the Scarborough Project to provide significant long-term economic growth and local employment opportunities for West Australia, whilst supplying domestic and export markets for decades to come. Overall, Bechtel has remained constantly focused on innovation, knowledge, and sustainability to complete projects with their customers which foster crucial social and environmental change. Bechtel approaches the next chapter focusing on promoting energy solutions which will reduce emissions globally, whilst helping to achieve sustainable solutions for natural gas and oil demands. With the announcement of these two projects, Bechtel remains a leader in helping facilitate energy projects across the globe whilst continuing their strive towards facilitating clean energy solutions for the benefit of their communities. For this reason, Bechtel continues to be a leading choice for customers globally.

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Gold Fields Australia

The Australian mining industry is one of the largest in the world, bringing significant profit to the nation. Gold Fields’ collection of mines certainly stands as a key contributor to the Australian mining industry. Operating across four mines in the Southwest region of Australia, a lot can be said for the rapid growth that the mining entity has experienced in the last 20 years, reaching an unprecedented position in Australian mining.

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s suggested by the name, Gold Fields mines are located across the Eastern Goldfields region in Western Australia. The company is comprised of four mines: Agnew, St Ives, Granny Smith and Gruyere. The first two mines were acquired over 20 years ago, operating a tiny production, before growing into the mining entity it is today. Such success was further advanced with the attainment of Granny Smith and Lawlers gold mines from Barrick Gold towards the end of 2013. Furthermore, in 2016 Gold Fields created a vital joint venture with Gold Road, so that the Gruyere mine could be utilised more efficiently, in the form of an open pit. Such an acquisition was a solidifying moment of Gold Field’s success.

The prosperity of Gold Fields is represented by the Yilgarn South Assets, which is a measurement of the company’s contributions to the Australian mining sector. Currently, the Yilgarn South Assets provide an additional 452,000 ounces of annual production to the country’s mining sector, with 2.6 million reserve ounces and 1.9 resource ounces. In reference to the former, this is the projected figure of materials that are expected to be recovered and produced at the four mines. Alternatively, resource ounces refer to the economic interest in mining operations. This is indicative of the external investment in Gold Fields operations, and how this translates financially. It is therefore no wonder that Gold Fields Mines is the largest regional Australian production centre, responsible for 40% of total production. If we take a closer look at each individual mine, we can begin to see how each site has a specialism which contributes to the bigger picture of Gold Fields success. For example, St Ives is the oldest mine out of the four mines. Having been in operation since the mid-1980s, it has produced over 10.5 million ounces of gold. This makes it the leading gold producer out of all the mines, as it produces more than 350,000 ounces of gold each year. Such discoveries are made through the successful exploration of the extensive greenfields project

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pipeline, as the mine is characterised by both underground and surface mining. Over the years, St Ives has had many significant findings, such as the discovery of an impressive high-grade deposit, which was viewed as such an impressive venture, that it earned the name of ‘Invincible deposit’. Moving on to the Gruyere Mine, it is heralded as one of Australia’s largest underdeveloped gold deposits. Located about 200km east of Laverton in Western Australia, it has an accumulated mineral resource of 148 million tonnes, grading at 1.2 grams per tonne for 6.2 million ounces of contained gold. The Gruyere Mine is so successful that is projected to become Australia’s deepest open-cut gold mine. Currently, the mine consists of one main open pit which will be developed in stages to incorporate an approximate depth of 500 meters below the surface. The main mining activities that occur at Gruyere mine include loading, hauling, drilling, blasting and equipment maintenance, which is carried out by specialised contractors. Subsequently, the Gruyere Mine is projected to continue prosperous exploration until at least 2031. Located to the northeast of Perth, is the third mine; Granny Smith Mine. This particular mine

demonstrates the unwavering dedication of the Gold Fields team, as four days a week the team fly to the site via a chartered jet from Perth Airport, taking nearly an hour and a half to travel to work. Thankfully, Gold Fields recognises the strain that this may have on employees, consequently, some members of the team live in host community towns such as Laverton and Kalgoorlie. Granny Smith’s most active mine can be found at Wallaby, where the Granny Smith Carbon-in-pulp processing plant is located and metal ores are processed under campaign milling conditions. Finally, the Gold Fields Australia mining network is made from the Agnew Gold Mine. Located in the Eastern Goldfields region, it produces more than a quarter of a million ounces of gold a year. The Agnew mine was acquired by Gold Fields in 2001, which allowed the mine to source gold from underground and be processed by the CIP plant. Similar to Granny Smith, the 650-man workforce flies in from the outpost location of Perth. The commitment of the Gold Fields team stems from underground production, development, and maintenance, to low-voltage electrical works.

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Gold Fields has a clear devotion to diversity and inclusivity in the company. The company has a strong belief in a rich culture throughout the organisation. Consequently, diversity is not just a tick box, but a valued contribution to the company, as the experience, knowledge, and creativity of each individual is a key asset to the success of the business. This is demonstrated by the meritocracy system that the company operates on, as each employee is encouraged to reach their full potential.

towards the representation of women in all roles, with the goal of 25% representation by 2025, and 30% by 2030. This is further indicated by the indigenous populous that makes up 3.6% of the entire workforce, with clear efforts to expand in the future. Overall, Gold Fields Australia has created a tenacious reputation in the Australian mining industry. With a wide variety of services available, spanning across mining sites, they are going through a period of exponential expansion. Consequently, they are one of the most valued added mining companies in Australia, with no plans of stopping!

This is refreshing to see when the company is placed in a mining landscape where indigenous Australians, as well as women, lack overall representation. In response to this, they have created initiatives that help support these groups, which include bursaries, and trainee apprentice and graduate programs, which help mentor the next generation of talent in Gold Field mines. In particular, the conviction in a women-led workforce is coming to fruition: over 45% of the Perth office comprises of women, with 40% of women in leadership roles. The notion of gender equality is so deeply rooted in the value of the company, that they are working hard

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Written by Carley Fallows

Summer Solstice: THE LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR Every June hundreds of people gather at Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England to celebrate the longest day of the day. The day marks the point where the sun is the furthest from the equator, and so the northern hemisphere experiences a long day of sunlight. Since the Neolithic era, the summer solstice marked a crucial point in the year for farmers, herders, and pastoralists as it sees the start of new crop cycles. However, the day is linked to some key traditions and folklore festivities which are celebrated across the northern hemisphere.

he most notable celebration in England is the gathering at Stonehenge, which every year is attended by hundreds of people to witness the sunrise perfectly align with the stones. The entire design of Stonehenge is based around the changing seasons with the mid-summer and midwinter solstices aligning across the site.

On the summer solstice, or the summer equinox, the sunrises to the left of the Heelstone which sits on the outlying northeast circle of the site. Archaeologists have found a large stone hole next to the Heelstone which is believed to be where a

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partner stone may have sat which would have framed the sunrise between these two stones perfectly. Then on mid-winter’s day, the sun sets between the two upright stones of the tallest trilithon and drops down over the Altar stone. However, today much of the trilithon has fallen, but through laser scans of Stonehenge, it is believed that these stones were carefully constructed to frame the movement of the sun. Therefore, Stonehenge has become a site for great celebration, particularly for pagans and druids, as it marks out the extreme movements of the sun through its solstices and so the shift into a new season is celebrated. Traditions celebrating the summer solstice extend back to the Neolithic era but are still

celebrated today in a variety of ways across the world. Across the northern hemisphere the summer solstice is celebrated by lighting bonfires thought to boost the sun’s strength for the remainder of the crop season and ensure a healthy harvest. We see crucial bonfire festivals across countries such as Finland and Norway. However, celebrations of the summer solstice are not just limited to the Western World, as many ancient cultures and communities had their own unique traditions which centres around mid-summer and the celebration of deities. In ancient Egypt, the summer solstice aligned with the rise of the River Nile, so Ra, the deity of the Sun was worshipped. We can see Ra’s depiction on pyramid steles with a falcon’s head and a sun Endeavour Magazine | 2

disk. Therefore, worshipping the sun and the role the summer solstice plays across the world can be seen throughout history.

However, much of the summer solstice traditions are rooted in folklore, as preChristian festivities focused on mystical creatures. It is said that on the summer solstice magic is meant to be at its strongest, with the myth of the world turning upside down or that the sun is standing still for the day allowing an abundance of magical power. Before Christian pagan customs, bonfires were meant to keep demons away and bring good luck to lovers. Therefore, the summer solstice has a clear folklore history in the world of magic and the mystical, however, much of this seems to have been lost today.

longest day of the year. The history of the summer solstice is rich with religious, spiritual and folklore traditions that mark this key day across the northern hemisphere. Whether you only know about Midsummer from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night Dream, or have plans to attend Stonehenge very soon, the day symbolises a change in season and with that, we can only hope for a refreshing shift to see us through until the winter solstice.

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https://theculturetrip.com/europe/articles/ top-10-summer-solstice-traditions-fromOverall, the summer solstice symbolises for around-the-world/

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In its delivery of agricultural, construction and forestry equipment, as well as diesel engines and drivetrains, John Deere is a manufacturing company that leads the way in providing high-quality and reliable machinery across the globe. Under the John Deere brand lies the construction and forestry division that looks specifically at providing a variety of equipment and technology to improve the construction and forestry industries internationally. Through their use of precision technology in the machinery and equipment they provide, they have innovated the industry towards producing more effective, sustainable, and reliable products that get the job done.

ohn Deere provides a variety of highly advanced technological equipment for construction to help customers achieve their project plans in a smarter way. For construction, John Deere manufactures a variety of equipment and machinery, including articulated dump trucks, backhoes, compact track loaders, crawl loaders, dozers, excavators, Gator™ Utility vehicles, motor graders, scraper systems, skid steers, tractor loaders, and wheel loaders. The machinery and vehicles are created with precision construction technology which allows the tools to help customers improve their project’s efficiency and safety. Then, as part of the John Deere brand, a supportive framework is provided to help its customers to keep their projects up and running by connecting them with its expansive network of world-class dealers.

On the forestry side of its operations, John Deere has a line of equipment and technology to tackle all its customers’ forestry needs. It has combined its core technology features and machinery with precision forestry technologies that possess the ability to adapt and excel in wooded environments. John Deere’s TimberManager™ system allows progress to be constantly monitored on the job site from an app. This is used alongside their TimberMatic maps which gives the customer the ability to keep constant visibility across its operations. The forestry division relies on attachments that can bring a new level of versatility to its equipment; this includes tracked feller bunchers, wheeled fella bunches, directional fellers, tracked harvesters and wheeled harvesters. As well as a range of harvesting heads, felling heads, Waratah heads, log forks and grapple attachments to help deliver projects with innovative solutions. As of April 2023, John Deere introduced new Intelligent Harvester Head Controls (IHC) to facilitate harvesting and improve the efficiency of delimbing in forestry. The controls needed for tree delimbing knives are based on the tree species type and size, but the new harvester’s head constantly measures the force with which the tree is compressed, so the IHC system adjusts accordingly. This allows the knives to delimb the tree to a high quality whilst accurately measuring the remains, to save time which would usually be spent on manually adjusting

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the harvesters head settings according to each tree’s specific characteristics or conditions. Thus, the tool greatly improves harvesting productivity. Furthermore, as the IHC internally adjusts the harvester head itself, it improves the longevity of the tool by ensuring it maintains the correct pressure gauge over a manually chosen one which could potentially harm the tool. Therefore, in every new release by John Deere, productivity, safety and longevity of its tools are always a top priority. The introduction of John Deere Connected Support™ allowed the entire construction and forestry division to benefit from a series of dealer and factor tools which are designed to help increase productivity, reduce downtime, and improve the overall job site efficiency all whilst lowering daily operating costs. To improve its service and customer experience dealers can take a proactive approach and actively monitor machines using Service ADVISOR Remote and Expert Alerts. The Service ADVISOR remote features allow dealers to diagnose and repair problems from other locations. The system can analyse the machinery in real time remotely and set a trigger point to record intermitted conditions for a better understanding

of the entire system’s health. The Expert Alerts system informs the equipment technicians of information when a new part is needed for the machine. Both systems were introduced by John Deere to ensure that its machinery is kept in peak operating condition, and so maintaining a high level remotely analyse the machinery in real time and set a trigger point to record intermitted conditions to better understand of productivity. Therefore, they are constantly ensuring that the John Deere brand stands for innovation, reliability, and efficiency to get projects done.

This innovation is exemplified in John Deere’s recent introduction of new construction models at the Conexpo/AGG just this year. The company revealed new models in its small dozer, large scraper, compact track loader, skid steer loader and cold planning attachment line-ups. The new versions of their 450, 550, and 650 P-Tier dozers maintain the high level of manufacturing known from John Deere whilst improving on its existing technology. These dozers have more intuitive features and technology, including their EZ Grade and electro-hydraulic controls, and slope controls with its SmartGrade technology. Consequently, we can see from John Deere’s latest release that it is constantly improving its equipment, machinery, and technology to ensure it is providing the most efficient construction and forestry solutions possible. To remain committed to supporting the environment and upholding sustainable goals, John Deere has set up the John Deere Foundation which is committed to investing $200 million over the next 10 years to create long-lasting and purposeful change for the communities it serves. Furthermore, John Deere is committed to delivering sustainable practices through its divisions. As a company, it has

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committed to moving towards using at least 50% renewable electricity in manufacturing to reduce its total greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, Johen Deere have set goals to reduce 50% of its operation’s carbon dioxide emissions (scope 1 and 2) by 2023. John Deere has also secured a long-term agreement on projects to harness wind and solar energy which will aid in its goal of achieving more than 50% of global renewable electricity in Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, India, Mexico, and Brazil. Overall, John Deere Construction and Forestry Division is committed to providing innovative equipment, machinery, and technologies to change the game in construction and forestry services. It is no surprise that for the 16th time, John Deere was named as one of 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies due to its commitment to ethical corporate citizenship to provide food, fuel, fibre, and infrastructure to support a growing global population. Therefore, John Deere Construction and Forestry Division are leading the way globally in its delivery of products to serve the growing demands of the population in delivering tools that get the job done right.

Jayashree Group is one of the leading Rubber Moulded, Substrate Bonded, Extruded & Fluid Transmission products manufacturers in India. Jayashree has located pan India Basis Manufacturing facilities. We cater to the Automotive, Off-road Vehicle, Transportation, Defence, Medical, Healthcare & Electrical Sectors.

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A LEADING ethical COMPANY Hubbell Power Systems Inc. chevron-square-right https://www.hubbell.com/hubbellpowersystems/en phone-square +1-573-682-5521 envelope-square hpsintics@hubbell.com

Hubbell Power Systems Inc.

Hubbell Incorporated leads the way in the manufacturing of utility and electrical solutions by enabling its customers to operate critical infrastructure safely, reliably, and efficiently. With a focus on delivering high-quality and dependable products, Hubbell Incorporated positions itself as an ethically and sustainably conscious company, even being recognised as one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. Therefore, it’s no question why Hubbell Incorporated is such a crucial player in both the world of electrical and utility manufacturing and in the wider sphere of ethical business practice.

ubbell Incorporated began by developing equipment and tooling to serve the growing demands for new assembly and manufacturing machinery as part of the industrial revolution. This core value of development has remained with the company, and as of 2022 boasts US$4.9 billion in revenue. The foundation of Hubbell Incorporated’s success is to serve customers, whilst operating with discipline to growing the enterprise as a company that is respected by customers and provides a place for employee development. The company has positioned itself, since its beginning, as a global player in the world of electrical and utility manufacturing; now with a collection of 75 respected and well-known brands in its portfolio, all managed and processed by its almost 19,000 employees across the globe.

As a company, Hubbell Incorporated aims to provide solutions that help its customers to succeed, including solutions in energy saving, safety and security, extreme environments, ground bonding, wire and management, and foundation repair. As part of their operations, they work in a great variety of markets, therefore the recognition as one of the leading companies for ethical practices exemplifies the excellence that Hubbell Incorporated has instilled throughout all its operations since its origins. A central philosophy of Hubbell Incorporated is ethics and sustainability, and as previously mentioned they have been named, for the third time, as one of 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies. This title was given by Ethisphere, who conduct a review of companies internationally asking questions about their practices. This includes more than 200 questions on culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance activities, governance, diversification, and initiatives that support a strong value chain. Consequently, Hubbell Incorporated stands out as one of 135 companies internationally that was given this title and exemplifies the practices towards ethical and sustainable development in the business. Hubbell Incorporated is keenly aware of its responsibility to manage the environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors that are impacted by its operations. They believe that sustainability is a meaningful driver for business resilience and growth. Therefore, their sustainable efforts reflect 56 | Endeavour Magazine

Hubbell Power Systems Inc. their commitment to energizing and empowering the communities that support the work they are doing. Since its founding 130 years ago, there has always been an emphasis on long-term performance and impact on the environment which has guided the company and its decision-making. To ensure the company is sticking to and meeting its aims in terms of sustainability, they conduct regular ESG materiality assessments. Hubbell Incorporated has been smashing its sustainability targets. Two of their initial key sustainability targets were to reduce their absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions and absolute water consumption by 10% by 2025, when compared to the base level set in 2019. However, as of 2021 they have already achieved both targets and continue to work towards reducing water consumption and greenhouse gas emission. Therefore, as part of their 2023 sustainability report, Hubbell Incorporated has committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030. Also, they are aiming to reduce water usage by 25% and reduce hazardous waste by 30% by 2030. As we can see, Hubbell Incorporated is always trying to improve and better its goals to drive its sustainability performance. Furthermore, the company also achieved the title of one of the most ethical companies in the world for 2023 due to its dedication to social responsibility. As a company, they strive to provide

Shiv-om Brass Industries has been the

overall business pioneer for over 30 years. It was commenced in the year 1992 with a small manufacturing area & with the hard work from our director & teamwork. We have over 1 600 000 sqm of manufacturing facility. We serve the industry by manufacturing customized Brass parts all over India and additionally, seaward our products in countries like the USA, UK, Europe, Australia, etc. We have the large-spaceoccupied manufacturing unit at Jamnagar with the best machinery for manufacturing brass components in-house, brass components, and a fully assured quality control panel. With the best-in-class hardware, talented and experienced team members, adequate measuring instruments, we are serving the best quality product, at the best costs.

a positive and inclusive work environment by continually fostering a culture that supports its employees’ health, safety, diversity, and well-being. However, their work does not end at the edges of the business, instead, they have expanded their commitments to the communities in which they operate and to the stakeholders they engage with. Hubbell Incorporated is actively giving back to its immediate communities by putting employee volunteering and gift matching in place. Additionally, social responsibility is a key concern throughout their supply chain, and in a further effort to give back they have set up corporate donations via The Hubbell Foundation. Which, as of December 2021, has donated US$1,000,000 annually to benefit science, technology, engineering, and math programmes, as well as a variety of additional charities. Overall, Hubbell Incorporated champions efficient and reliable solutions and leads the way in electrical infrastructure. They align themselves with sustainable goals that they strive to actively achieve in everything they do. It is clear to see throughout its operations that they are a company that believes in environmental change, whilst promoting a safe, productive, and inclusive work environment. Their recognition by Ethisphere again exemplifies the role they play globally, and we wouldn’t be surprised to see Hubbell Incorporated on their list for many more years to come.

Shiv Om Brass Industries is an ISO 9001: 2015 certified company in the field of manufacturing activities. We remain contemporary with advanced technologies and arranging learning opportunities for all workers. By the years of experience and broad vision towards total quality in every aspect, the company has earned its name in the Brass Industries, worldwide. With modern machinery, skilled labour, enough measuring instruments, and well-qualified management, we always serve better quality at the best prices. We are dedicated in our efforts to give you total satisfaction in terms of quality product and service.

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COFFEE HOUSE TO international BRAND Java House Africa chevron-square-right https://javahouseafrica.com/ phone-square +2540726035166 envelope-square coffeesales@javahouseafrica.com

Java House Africa

Coffee is a part of most people’s daily life, from that quick fix in the morning to wake you up or the one you enjoy throughout your day as an enjoyable treat. For Java House, coffee is at the centre of everything they do. From opening their first coffee shop in Nairobi, Kenya in 1999, Java House aims to bring gourmet coffee-drinking culture to Kenya and build an empire that now extends throughout the East of Africa.

s one of the leading coffee brands in Africa, Java House has grown to now span 14 outlets across cities such as Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda and currently reaches 20,000 customers a day. Java House aims to deliver gourmet coffeedrinking culture with its carefully roasted Kenyan AA coffee beans. Kenya is renowned for its aromatic arabica coffee, which is grown on the foothills of Mount Kenya, and so the resulting coffee is a source of pride for the Kenyan-originated company, due to its unique and powerful flavour. Java House was founded in 1999 by friends Kevin Ashley and Jon Wagner, and since its origins has continued to deliver top-quality coffee experiences and begun an expansive franchising programme to meet the increasing customer demands across Africa.

In the next 5 years, the owners plan to evolve Java House to span 200 stores across all its current countries of operation, with the potential to expand into Nigeria and Ethiopia. As part of Java House’s plan to scale up, it plans to relocate its current factory location to expand its footprint from 4,000 square meters to 6,500 square meters. This grand expansion both in location and franchising brings the luxury of gourmet coffee-drinking culture to new audiences to make Java House an international name. However, Java House does not end their franchising at their coffee outlets; in 2011 they introduced a frozen yoghurt shop called Planet Yoghurt, as well as 360 Degrees Artisan Pizza, a casual dining restaurant; both of which they are continuing to expand in line with the Java House coffee brand expansion across the continent. Their latest venture is KuKito, a uniquely Kenyan modern fast-food brand. Java House itself now boasts a range of delicious menus across its outlets to be enjoyed alongside its coffee. Friends Kevin and Jon have massively scaled up their coffee business, to allow the expansion into other food venues. Java House has now been extended to form the Java group that contains all the above eateries and coffee shops under the Java Group umbrella. Therefore, Java House now belongs to the wider Java Group, showing how much the brand has expanded from its single-store origins in Nairobi. Now Java House is a leading brand in the world of food and beverage markets, and through 62 | Endeavour Magazine

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their overarching Java Group, they have the support and knowledge to continue to expand each of their businesses and franchises across Africa.

Java House wants to ensure that its local communities are supported, which we see in their establishment of the Java Foundation. The foundation has partnered with Food for Education, in Java Foundation’s hope to feed 1000 school children daily. Food for Education has already served up to 6,000,000 meals to date through their programmes. One programme is Tap2Eat, which uses a digital mobile platform with FinTech to enable public primary school children to access nutritious food throughout their education. The scheme works by allowing parents to pay for the subsidised lunches using mobile money. This money is then credited to the child’s virtual wallet, which then can be linked to NFC smart wristbands for students to scan for their food. The technology allows children to access food whilst at school, whilst keeping it affordable for parents. Java House’s choice in partnering with Food for

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Education exemplifies its mission to remain an active member of their communities to ensure that children are being given the best chance for education and their future. Overall, Java House is a leading coffee brand that has continued to extend its hand across Africa to deliver high-quality and delicious gourmet coffee experiences to its growing customer base. Java House plays a key role through its foundation to support the local community and education projects to ensure that its business always remains focused on giving back. Whilst doing so the owners have been able to expand into other food and beverage services beyond coffee and tackle the world of the food industry using the same methodology to develop and expand their business from its origins into an international brand like Java House.

Transforming KENYAN BANKING

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Kenya Bankers Association

Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) leads the way in its advocacy for developing and championing the banking industry in Kenya through its support across local and international financial sectors. KBA aims to help the banking industry and financial sector through innovative technological advancements and strong ethics. As the umbrella body working on behalf of its banks and microfinance banks, KBA now represents a total asset of USD 60 billion across Kenya. Therefore, it is no wonder why KBA strives ahead with its operations to constantly improve and regulate the financial sector to ensure that the hardearned money and resources of Kenyans are protected securely by the association member banks.

ounded in July 1962 by the Registrar of Trade Unions, KBA was established to help its member banks to negotiate terms and conditions of the service of its unionized employees, whilst attempting to input standardized management practices for consistency and regulation throughout the industry. Over time the role of the KBA has evolved and broadened, now to include its role in developing the industry towards economic growth. The KBA facilitates their expanding role by working with the government and developing sector regulations set by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Now the KBA has a new ambition statement which summarises its role in the financial and banking industry: ‘One Industry. Transforming Kenya’.

The KBA currently represents 47 members across the country, all of which are held to a high and professional standard of banking, so that Kenyans know that the banks under the KBA governing body are ones to trust. KBA continues to ensure the safety of its customers by running various campaigns to ensure financial safety awareness is always a priority. One prominent campaign is their ATM safety awareness campaign ‘Kaa Chonjo!’. The campaign seeks to empower its consumers with the secure use of online, mobile and card transactions. Therefore, as an overarching company KBA are ensuring that the customer’s security and faith in the KBA members is a key priority. The campaign hopes to contribute towards alleviating fraud throughout the financial sector. Furthermore, they ensure the safety of transactions for their banks by enhancing the security of transaction channels to reduce the risk of them being subjected to fraud. KBA continues to innovate the transaction channels of its customers in a recent upgrade of the Automated Clearing House (ACH) system to the ISO 20022 Standard. The upgraded system will provide opportunities for banks and other financial sector players by facilitating the efficient transfer of payments. It will provide a platform for global interoperability of payments, which will innovate services and reduce time on cheque clearing considerably. This upgrade comes as part of KBA’s strategic plan between 2019 and 2023 to facilitate more efficient and affordable financial services through advancing its technological innovations.

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KBA’s adoption of this will not only enhance the payment insights for its members, but it will support the banks’ risk management initiatives, which in turn will inform the policy decisions in the future towards a more responsive financial sector.

KBA aims to be the voice of banking across Kenya by being a leader in innovation throughout the financial sector. They plan to do this by reinforcing the industry’s ability to be a primary driver of economic development as they innovate their operations towards economic success through research and analysis. The KBA has established The Center for Research on Financial Markets and Policy which aims to research and providing key commentary on critical policy matters that impact the financial markets in Kenya. The research centre communicates with key financial market experts, the banking sector, and the policymakers in Kenya towards a future of success.

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Overall, KBA leads the way in its innovation towards facilitating highly secure and reliable banking services throughout its association members. The regulation of these members places the Kenyan financial sector in line with global leaders, whilst ensuring technological advancements allow them to manage funds both locally and internationally in a much more efficient way. Therefore, KBA’s operations ensure that the financial sector of Kenya is flourishing, all the while their customers feel safe using a bank under their association due to its reputation of leadership, innovation, knowledge, and strong ethics.

STRATEGIC INVESTMENT in RWANDA Rwandan Development Board chevron-square-right https://rdb.rw/ phone-square +250 727775170 envelope-square info@rdb.rw

Rwandan Development Board

The landlocked country of Rwanda is home to a variety of services and exports that position it as a leader in the global markets for both business and travel. Bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda is home to the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), a government institution, which plans to accelerate the country’s economic development by aiding in private sector growth. The RDB, established in 2008, provides support through several services to ensure that Rwanda remains one of the most competitive places to do business in both Africa and the world.

DB’s mission is to transform Rwanda into a global hub for business, investment, and innovation, which they plan on achieving by fast-tracking the county’s economic development through the continual support of private sector growth. The development board began as a merger of 8 government institutions, which came together to become a One Stop Shop for business and investments. Since then, they have expanded their global expertise and shown on an international level the quality practices which position Rwanda as a leading economy open for international business. As a result, the value of investments registered has tripled from USD 400 million in 2010, to US 2.006 billion in 2018. Services offered by RDB under their One-Stop Center include business and investment registration, visa facilitation, environmental impact assessment (EIA), tax incentives management, investment promotion, investment deals negotiation, export and special economic zones (SEZ) development, tourism and conservation, and private sector skills development.

RDB also offers a variety of exports that continue to play a crucial role in the economic expansion of the country by contributing greatly to gross domestic product (GDP) figures. One of the key products produced and exported in Rwanda under RBD is coffee. Coffee plays a significant role in the economy of the country, as 20,00-22,00 metric tons of coffee is produced every year. Supplying major markets in the US, Europe and Asia, Rwandan coffee has grown to be a massive online export for Rwanda, particularly through its partnership with the e-commerce giant Alibaba. This partnership has seen the sales volumes of Rwandan coffee grow 700% on Tmall, Alibaba’s crossborder B2B platform. Furthermore, the country is also a key exporter of tea. Since 1952, Rwanda has been growing tea and has now come to be a major contributor towards the country’s foreign exchange earnings. Producing 30,00 metric tons annually, tea growing has allowed Rwanda to claim a major stake in the African Tea Trade Association with its record prices, whilst accessing international markets in the Middle East, Pakistan, United Kingdom, and Kazakhstan. The RDB also oversee the mining, horticulture and handcraft goods and services going out of the 74 | Endeavour Magazine

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country which all play key roles in the development of Rwanda. However, it is the manufacturing and agriculture processing that play some of the most crucial roles in the country’s development. Agriculture processing contributes up to a third of Rwanda’s GDP and is a major source of employment and income in Rwanda. Rwanda’s location makes it a great climate for agriculture, so can produce a diverse range of agricultural commodities suitable for processing both within and outside of the country. Within Rwanda, agriculture processing provides food and other necessities to its people through their advancing technologies which reinforce the high-quality standard of their products. Outside of Rwanda, pyrethrum is exported worldwide as its flowers are used as a natural insecticide for pests and plant diseases. Manufacturing is also a growing industry in Rwanda, and as of 2019, accounted for 17% of the country’s GDP. Through their gradual diversification from basic manufacturing, RDB has helped develop the manufacturing sector towards the growing production of fast-moving consumer goods,

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construction materials, furniture laboratory equipment, electronic goods, and automotive manufactured goods. The economy of Rwanda depends heavily on this sector and therefore is a crucial pillar of RDB’s focus on its exports due to the big markets that can be accessed in the East African Community (EAC). Therefore, the importing and exporting of manufactured goods has placed Rwanda in a key strategic position for the development of the country’s economy due to its high-quality processing and production of goods. To continue to develop the Rwandan economy, the Government of Rwanda announced the launch of the Manufacture and Build to Recover Program aimed to attract more private sector investments to the country. The project was first introduced in 2020, to boost economic recovery efforts by attracting private sector investments with specific incentives for the manufacturing, agriculture, construction, and real estate development sectors. Since the programme began it has brought in over USD 1.7 billion and created over 36,000 jobs. Therefore, in line with the announcement of the extension of the project in March 2023, the RDB has ensured that members of the private sector

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continue to benefit from the specialised incentives that the program offers, and shows its continuing commitment to the economic development of Rwanda. There is clear evidence that the RDB has had a significant impact on the economy of Rwanda, as it has grown expansively since its establishment with a current annual GDP average rate of 8% for the past decade. Furthermore, the GDP per capita grew to USD 787 in 2018, from USD 774 in 2017. The target per capita set by the RDB is USD 1,382, which they aim to achieve by 2024. As a country, Rwanda consistently emerges as the top global reformer in the annual World Bank Doing Business Reports, and so with the data to support them, RDB continues to strive for greatness to put Rwanda’s economy in first position. Rwanda is a growing force in global markets for a variety of services and exports, and with the help of the RDB, it is smashing GDP targets. Consequently, Rwanda remains among the most competitive African countries to do business in due to the efficient goods and labour markets in which they facilitate, which when combined with the country’s stable political situation, sees Rwanda as a hub for steady and reliable economic growth.

A NEW FUTURE for VODAFONE GHANA Vodafone Ghana chevron-square-right https://vodafone.com.gh/home/ phone-square 100/ 050 555 5111 envelope-square info.gh@vodafone.com

Vodafone Ghana

Vodafone is a brand that needs no introduction, known to most of us as a leading telecommunication company, it is a crucial member of the worldwide telecommunications industry, with a significant presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and the United States. Globally Vodafone has over 330 million mobile customers, more than 28 million fixed broadband customers, and 21 million TV customers through its operations across 21 countries. In Ghana, Vodafone is the telecommunications provider of choice for most Ghanaians. Following their acquisition of Ghana Telecoms in 2008, Vodafone Ghana leads the way in providing communication solutions across Ghana.

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s an operating company under the Vodafone Group Plc, Vodafone Ghana provides mobile, fixed lines, internet, voice, and data communications across Ghana, and is currently ranked 2nd in terms of market share for a telecommunication company in the country. As of June 2022, Vodafone Ghana had 7.3 million subscribers across the country. As a brand, Vodafone Ghana provides Vodafone Business Solutions (VBS) which aims to serve a variety of businesses and government agencies in Ghana by providing network-based IT and communication solutions. The aim of VBS is to empower businesses to grow, cut down on costs, increase their efficiency and improve their profits to continue developing the Ghanaian economy. Therefore, as a brand Vodafone Ghana has positioned itself as a leader in Ghana for telecommunication services both in domestic, business, and governmental settings. Under Vodafone Ghana, there is the subsidiary division of Vodafone Wholesale, which is incorporated as the National Communications Backbone Company (NCBC).

A New Future for Vodafone Ghana

The Vodafone Wholesale services provide and sell fibre-optic products and related services across Ghana and the West Sub-Region. They are the only network in Ghana to provide mobile network operators and internet service providers with highquality and reasonably priced services with crossborder connectivity to the landlocked countries in West Africa.

Vodafone Ghana goes beyond their role as a telecommunication provider and has become the most awarded telecoms company, winning close to 70 local and international awards in the past 4 years for its work in the local community. As part of Vodafone Ghana’s commitment to supporting their local communities, they launched the Vodafone Ghana Foundation in 2009, aiming to support sustainable initiatives that drive social change to improve people’s lives and to help to solve pressing social needs.

Vodafone Ghana believes that mobile communications can help to address humanitarian needs to improve living conditions across Ghana. Their vision is to be regarded as the most caring telecommunications brand in Ghana, by empowering and giving access to tools and facilities that support sustainable social change. The focus of the Vodafone Ghana Foundation is to combine charity work and technology to deliver projects that will improve and enhance the living conditions of Ghanaians through health, education, and charitable donations. A key part of this work is in their initiative of Instant Schools. The initiative aims to provide millions of young people across Africa with access to free online learning materials. The learning content is aimed to target primary and secondary school children and will be free to access through the Vodafone network. This plan comes as part of a continuing effort to provide children with quality teaching material, which is provided by the Khan Academy. Furthermore, as a global company, Vodafone is committed to reducing its environmental impact

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towards a goal of net zero emissions throughout its value chain by 2024. They are also helping their customers to reduce their carbon emissions by 350 million tonnes by 2030, as they are driving action to reduce device waste. However, as of February 2023, Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has given approval for Telecel to buy a 70% stake in Vodafone Ghana. Telecel has said they plan to develop their presence in Ghana by extending the coverage of 4G across the country, to allow more people to enjoy high-speed internet. These plans come with a proposed $700 million investment over 5 years into developing communication and commerce across Africa. The Telecel Group is an Africanfocused telecommunications provider that operates across Africa, including South Africa, the Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Kenya, and Senegal. The acquisition however is ensured to have no effect on the employment at Vodafone Ghana, as they are committed to keeping all the current staff to ensure the social and economic effect of the acquisition does not negatively affect the employees or the local community.

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Therefore, the future of Vodafone Ghana looks to continue its development across the country as part of Telecel’s ongoing African telecommunication projects. However, for Vodafone their stake in their Ghana division has been greatly reduced, as part of their effort to streamline their portfolio. Therefore, the new phase of Vodafone Ghana is set to evolve over the coming year, but one thing we are sure will remain: Ghanaian development, support and improving telecommunication services will continue to bring together and help Ghana as a country. Overall, Vodafone Ghana leads the way in telecommunication services to provide Ghana with the best services of phone and internet communication to continue the development of the country. With Telecel’s acquisition of 70% of Vodafone Ghana, the company looks to continue to expand its telecommunications services across the continent. As a brand, Vodafone Ghana maintains the innovation and responsiveness that the Vodafone Group is recognised for worldwide, and brings these innovations for community support into Ghana to establish health, education and economic development through their services.

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maritime

EXCELLENCE Gibraltar Ports Authority chevron-square-right https://www.gibraltarport.com/ phone-square (+350) 200 46254 envelope-square gpaenquiries@port.gov.gi

Gibraltar Ports Authority

With 240 million gross tonnes of vessel calls per year, Gibraltar is home to a key port offering a wide variety of services for vessels of all sizes and types. The port required an overseeing body that would ensure the safety, reliability, and development of Gibraltar’s port. Therefore, Gibraltar Ports Authority (GPA) was created to provide topquality services to oversee the efficient coordination of all marine activities across the port, which now includes the monitoring and control of vessel movements, port security, licensing of port operations, search and rescue response, pollution prevention, and bunkering services all within the British Gibraltar Territorial Waters.

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stablished in 2005, GPA monitors and controls the 60,00 vessels that operate along the Strait of Gibraltar every year. An essential part of GPA’s role is in their Vessel Traffic Service (VTS), which GPA utilises to effectively coordinate vessel movements across the BGTW and into the port. The VTS provides round-the-clock monitoring from its operations centre in the port’s main office to oversee all ships travelling in the BGTW, using a range of sensors including radar and automatic identification systems (AIS), CCTV and night-time thermal imaging. Furthermore, GPA works with global partners to update the UK’s Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) on all vessel traffic to assist authorities worldwide in monitoring vessel operations across international shores. Additionally, Gibraltar is in such a vital position geographically for goods and materials transportation as it is located where the Mediterranean and Atlantic shipping lands cross, so the port provides a crucial link between the shipping stakeholders of the BGTW. Therefore, through GPA’s operations across the port using VTS systems, it can effectively improve navigational

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safety standards, whilst ensuring the efficiency of all the activities that the port facilitates due to its crucial location.

As the largest bunkering port in the Mediterranean due to its high turnover and tax-free status of Gibraltar, the port of Gibraltar is a highly competitive location for bunkering. Situated near the main shipping lanes, the port’s bunkering facilities can supply all grades of marine fuel from 30 centistokes (cSt) to 380 cSt. The bunkering facilities are continually monitored by the Government of Gibraltar to ensure that the port is maintaining the strict safety and environmental regulations set out by the Bunkering Code of Practice. GPA’s bunkering superintendents continuously monitor all the operations in the port, and as an associate member of Southampton’s Oil Spill Response Ltd. (ORSL), they critically watch over the port’s operations to prevent, respond, and act upon any oil spillages. Consequently, as

such a key player in the world of bunkering, GPA is committed to ensuring environmental disasters are avoided through its careful management across the port and wider international waters. However, if one should occur, it will respond quickly to spillage situations to reduce any potential environmental impacts. Therefore, bunkering remains the main activity within the Port of Gibraltar under GPA, and as an organisation, it is constantly working to ensure that threats to environmental ecosystems are greatly reduced and responded to efficiently. As part of GPA’s continued development and improvement to the services of the port, it announced in May 2023 that the government of Gibraltar has granted a licence agreement to Mid-Harbour Small Boat’s Marina Association. The licence will turn a small area of land by the port into a boat repair and yard service. This will provide the association’s berth holders with an area where vessels can be taken to complete maintenance and repair works. The port currently has facilities for ship repairs at Gibdock, which can accommodate ships up to 270 metres in length in its three dry

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docks. Furthermore, the shipyard can carry out work alongside vessels, or at anchor, whilst working with several companies which facilitate underwater repairs, hull cleaning and maintenance. Thus, the development of repair facilities at the port allows it to continue to work with vessels to make essential repairs to keep vessels operational, which in turn will keep the port’s services running smoothly.

Nicknamed ‘The Rock’, Gibraltar remains a high level of commercial activities, with a multitude of services facilitated by an entire network of experienced staff. Tourism remains a key commercial service for Gibraltar, especially as the tourism industry regains its feet following the pandemic. Under GPA the port facilitates cruise ships which can helpfully enter the port at any time of the day due to its one-metre tidal range. Situated only an hour from the Strait of Gibraltar, the port can facilitate these cruise vessels with bunkers of water. The Cruise Terminal is 950 metres and allows for four medium-sized cruise vessels or two

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large-sized cruise vessels to berth alongside each other simultaneously. The terminal includes a range of facilities, including telephones, bars/ cafes, art and craft shops, display areas and the Gibraltar Tourism Board Information Office providing everything both passengers and staff may require upon docking. GPA monitors the port, along with the Ministry of Defence and the Royal Gibraltar Police Marine Section to ensure the safety of the port and its customers through its discreet but effective security presence. Consequently, as the port is in such a crucial area at the entrance to the Atlantic Ocean, GPA offers a variety of services from bunkering to tourism to place GPA’s operations as world-class in the marine industry. Overall, GPA oversees and maintains the smooth running of the port of Gibraltar by communicating with other marine services operations both within the BGTW and internationally. Therefore, GPA leads the way in port authority through their facilitation of marine services, regulation, and development of the port. All of this ensures that GPA’s operations and the port of Gibraltar can maintain their critical role for its operations at the cross-section of the Mediterranean and Atlantic shipping lands.

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SUSTAINABILITY JCB chevron-square-right https://www.jcb.com/en-gb phone-square 0800 083 8015

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For the last 75 years, JCB has exemplified innovation in manufacturing services, taking the company from its origins in agricultural tipping trailers into the global brand that pioneers the way as a manufacturer for construction, agriculture, waste handling and demolition. It is the company’s pioneering spirit that has made its operations such a global success, as it continues to push the boundaries of manufacturing through research and development. Now with a turn towards implementing a more sustainable future; its manufacturing has shifted to meet global sustainability efforts whilst supporting its customers every step of the way.

rom its beginning in 1945, JCB has grown globally into a brand with 22 plants in operation across 4 continents. With more than 750 dealers globally, it is no surprise JCB is such a well-known brand with 11,000 employees worldwide. JCB is such a recognisable brand with their iconic yellow logo, which has played a crucial role in sculpting the modern world as its products are used in key agricultural, construction, and power generation sites. We have seen a real shift in the last 10 years towards more sustainable options, and JCB has followed suit in their desire to reduce environmental degradation. Thus, through the continued development of its manufacturing processes and the machinery and equipment they produce, JCB remains a leader globally by providing crucial sustainable solutions for its customers.

JCB has announced it is expanding its electrical Powerpack range, introducing 3 new models which will deliver 400 Volts (V) in a three-phase output. The new models include automotive-grade lithium-ion battery technology, which we typically see in the use of electric vehicles. In design, they are constructed with a robust full steel enclosure with fork pockets and lifting points making them easy to transport on-site. The Powerpack is aimed to help JCB customers to reduce their dependence on diesel-powered generators, especially when electrical demand is low. The Powerpack provides its customers with a green energy solution for charging JCB E-Tech electric machinery, as they can be charged using green energy and then transported to worksites to recharge machinery as and when needed. Furthermore, the new models are JCB LiveLink enabled to provide remote monitoring to ensure that power is and will be available when required. This feature gives customers the option to remotely control the multiple outlets on the Powerpacks, in which the sockets can be remotely turned off when no longer required. This not only improves the efficiency of customers’ sites but is more sustainable to conserve the Powerpack’s power to allow for more recharging potential. With no fluids, filters and no routine services required, JCB’s new line ensures that running costs for its customers remains low whilst offering the maximum availability of sustainable output due to

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the energy-dense lithium-ion battery technology that it is built with. Therefore, JCB’s introduction of the new Powerpacks, which have a much larger capacity, reduces the need to rely on diesel fuel and consequently promotes the use of renewable energy on-site globally. Globally there is a current push towards electricpowered machinery due to its low emission output and cost-effective design. This movement has been noticed by JCB and so they have introduced their own electronic and hybrid drive for JCB E-Tech Articulated Booms. Announced in May 2023, JCB has introduced two articulated boom aerial work platforms. The platforms will provide a choice of full-battery electric and diesel/electric hybrid drivelines. The new A45E and A45EH drivelines aim to improve efficiency, enhance operator access, and introduce higher levels of monitoring all with the end goal of increasing productivity for its customers. It comes as the electric version of JCB’s previous AJ48D, to offer a zero-emission solution to its diesel counterpart. However, JCB has even considered site operation in remote locations where external

power supply is not readily available, so has introduced the electric/hybrid drive train that can operate on fuel when the electrical part cannot easily be recharged. This promotes sustainability for the future, whilst being realistic about the need for machinery in more remote locations.

Its design is full of innovation where productivity is at the forefront, whilst remaining safe and sustainable. The new models are powered by 6V batteries, creating a 48V and 400 Ampere Hours (AH) operating system, located on either side of the chassis. This placement ensures a strong and low centre of gravity in the drivetrains. With both 4-wheel drive and 2-wheel steering as standard, the drivetrains have been carefully constructed to climb up 40% gradients through those the individual wheel drive and oscillating axle. Again, these new models also feature the LiveLink systems for remote working, whilst also providing a

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platform with 3 entry points and 4 harness clipping locations, to ensure the operator on-site can have full access to the basket.

The secondary guard system ensures the safety of the operator by ensuring they are not crushed through the automatic halting of boom functions when triggered. Ultimately, JCB has shown that its manufacturing remains committed to the efficient and reliable standards that the brand has been known for throughout the last 75 years. Then, with its newer models, JCB is looking at how to sustainably build upon these designs towards a more renewable future. To exemplify JCB’s role in the sustainable manufacturing world, JCB has received its largestever order from European Metal Recycling (EMR) for electric equipment. EMR are a global leader in sustainable materials recycling, with over eight million tonnes of metals and plastics being recycled each year. EMR has purchased 50 electric Teletruck models from JCB to replace its existing fleet of diesel models. The JCB 30-19E and 35-22E

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electric Teletrucks are part of JCB’s new generation of products from their innovative E-Tech range which do not produce emissions whilst maintaining the same performance JCB is known for. The deal between JCB and EMR is worth over £3 million and sees JCB playing a key role in sustainably supplying a greener future for EMR. Overall, JCB is a brand that fosters innovation by supplying machinery and equipment made for a greener and more sustainable future. As we have seen in JCB’s announcements, they are gearing up their manufacturing towards renewable energy to meet the demand for improved sustainability worldwide. Therefore, JCB is leading the way in its delivery of world-class manufacturing to help its customers to fulfil their operations, whilst always ensuring safety, efficiency and sustainability are key factors in the designing and manufacturing process.

PROMOTING

financial SUCCESS

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Caribbean Association of Banks

Striving to provide a collective and unified voice for banks, the Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) aims to protect, promote, and strengthen the regional banking sector. CAB leads the way in providing a support system through education and advocacy to benefit the economy. With 81 member banks, CAB operates internationally as a voice for the development of Caribbean financial sectors, with the goal to place these banks into the worldwide sphere of banking.

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n 1974, CAB was established in response to the demand for an association body that would take control of development across the Caribbean financial sectors, which previously relied heavily on external providers to oversee and develop the industry. The goal of CAB is to meet the demand of the people of the region financially, whilst promoting both regional and international regulatory standards and requirements. Now CAB boasts a total asset base of US $41 billion (as of December 2019) across its members spanning 20 territories. CAB facilitates contact between its members and key decision-makers in the region through its 2,000 industry contacts, to place its members in crucial conversations to help the development of the banking sector across the Caribbean. Therefore, as an association CAB operates with and on behalf of its members to provide a united voice both locally and internationally. Consequently, CAB has established itself as a hub for banking, technology, market intelligence, and services; all with the end goal of protecting and promoting the region’s banking stability.

Promoting Financial Success

Education is crucial for CAB, as through education CAB can train more employees in the financial sector to bolster the economy towards global recognition. As part of its education program, CAB has partnered with The Caribbean Governance Training Institute (CGTI) to offer a series of governance training courses. The courses are offered to CAB’s 81 members to provide them with online delivery of 6 modules, spanning 3.5 hours each with the goal of fitting around the lives of the members’ employees. Furthermore, CAB has partnered with a variety of educational facilities to supply scholarships, including 3 at the University of the West Indies for a BSc in Banking and finance, 2 chartered MBA scholarships with Bangor University and a scholarship to the graduate school of banking at the University of Wisconsin. Consequently, CAB provides its members, and their employees, with global opportunities for personal educational development, with the goal that it will benefit

and bring economic development through job opportunities in the country. Therefore, the overarching goal of education and training throughout CAB is to strengthen the Caribbean’s financial sector. A key initiative of CAB is regarding de-risking, which is a crucial concern presented by CAB at the Annual Caribbean Financial Roundtable. The association outlined how Caribbean banks are facing more stringent enforcement of regulations, compared to their counterparts in North America which are faced with milder punishments for infringement of regulations. De-risking has had a significant impact on the Caribbean region resulting in a significant loss of correspondent banks within the region, as many have no longer been able to facilitate inter-regional and international payments. The Annual Caribbean Financial Roundtable looked to explore the potential solutions and develop a set of actions in response to this threat on a global scale. CEO Wendy Delmar, speaking on de-risking, said “We are pleased that we have been afforded many opportunities to partner with FIBA, Atlantic

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Council and a host of other organisations to bring awareness to the issue, as well as to have gotten some traction with reviews of legislation at the US Congressional level. While there have been some small wins in that we have seen more reputable US banks expressing interest in the region, we are still not satisfied with the level of re-engagement or reboarding currently taking place”. The conference held by the Financial and International Business Association clearly highlights the way de-risking is negatively affecting the Caribbean region. However, it is clear that through CAB’s advocacy that a resolution is being sought for its members exemplifying the crucial role CAB plays in advocacy across the region’s banking sector.

In an effort towards the future of banking, local banks are pushing towards the future of payment transaction solutions, all with the support of CAB as a governing body. The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT), under CAB, has put provisional registrations in place for two companies, including Telecommunication Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) to use electronic money or ‘e-money’ for payments and transactions. In a press release from February 2023, the two companies under CBTT will be able to enlist new customers in a controlled environment to use e-money, an electronic store of monetary

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value which can be accessed on a technological device to make payments to entities other than the e-money issuer. This money can be used for payment transactions for those with and without bank accounts. CBTT has registered with PESH Money Limited, a privately owned local company which is aiming to provide its customers with e-wallets for peer-to-peer transfers via mobile wallets to mobile phone users. Furthermore, CBTT has also extended the provisional registration to PayWise Limited too for a further 6 months. Therefore, we can see even on a regional level the banks under CAB are working to bring new and innovative solutions to banking, which with the support of CAB allow them to expand from local banks into leading financial service providers. Overall, CAB is supporting the development of banking across the Caribbean and continues to proactively work with all its member banks to be a voice of advocacy across the region’s banking sectors. As an association body, they are working with each bank individually to promote development towards the future technologies of banking to ensure continued profitability and stability. Therefore, with a focus on education and opening up the region to international banking by challenging de-risking regulations, CAB is supporting the continued success of the banking industry across the Caribbean towards a future of strong economic development.

TRAINING THE future OF FREIGHT FORWARDING Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders chevron-square-right https://giffghana.com/ phone-square +233 303216931 envelope-square info@giffghana.com

Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders

Established in 1985, the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) brought together 16 founding members and directors to help provide reliable resources for freight forwarding services across Ghana and the supply chain community. Whilst remaining in a close relationship with the government, parastatals and other institutions, GIFF continues to provide the highest standard of consultancy and services to its members and their customers. Therefore, establishing GIFF as a model for excellence across the global freight forwarding industry.

IFF, previously known as the National Association of Custom House Agents (NACHA), is a non-profit organisation striving to benefit and enhance Ghana’s trade activities. Divided into 6 districts located at all the major entry points of the country, GIFF maintains a high level of professional conduct for its members throughout the districts by ensuring that each one is adhering to GIFF’s operational code of conduct. Furthermore, GIFF is crucially focused on promoting education and research to benefit the industry and put Ghana firmly on the map as a key player in the freight forwarding world.

For GIFF, education is at the forefront of its work to promote the freight forwarding industry in Ghana. Through the International Federation of Freight Forwarders (FIATA), GIFF has set up a Train-the-Trainer (TOT) programme which aims to provide its trainees with crucial skills for the freight forwarding industry. The programme works to develop the Ghanaian economy by making the graduates from the programme immediately employable in the industry, which not only benefits freight forwarding but keeps employment in the country. The programme will be the first on the continent to provide an internationally recognised freight forwarding course backed by FIATA. Therefore, through education in partnership with FIATA, GIFF is ensuring the future of freight forwarding in Ghana by building up a system to promote, educate and then retain the next generation of freight forwarders. GIFF has launched a research hub to help in making decisions on freight forwarding trade both on the continent and internationally. President of GIFF, Edward Akrong said in a press release on the launch of the research hub “We are here today choosing the path of science, research as a veritable tool with which to buy our future. It does not look like we have any other choice but to take advantage of the opportunity the fourth industrial revolution presents. We are very well plugged in at the primary data source. The GIFF research hub is timely and critical for our sustainability”. As Akrong outlines, the introduction of a research centre allows the Ghana freight forwarding industry to not only develop internally but for it to play a significant role in the global development of freight forwarding.

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Having been an active member of FIATA since 1997, GIFF is always promoting and operating in line with FIATA’s mission to unite the freight forwarding industry, assisting in vocational training for freight forwarding and promoting the interests of the industry towards development both in Ghana and across the world.

A big part of GIFF’s mission is to provide a reliable resource pool of freight forwarding services for Ghana, which ensures that its members are recognised as a model for excellence in the freight forwarding world. Working with trade services and shareholders, GIFF actively operates to aid the international trade sectors of freight forwarding across the country and Ghana’s port, as they are the only partner to work with all the entities in the Ghanaian ports and maritime sector. Consequently, through GIFF’s overarching operations throughout all exports and imports in Ghana, they remain a crucial player in the evolution of freight forwarding in the crossborder trade markets too.

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In conclusion, GIFF sets a level of excellence throughout its freight forwarding institute to promote the continued growth of Ghana’s economy through the industry. By focusing on education and research, GIFF is working to establish the next generation of freight forwarders that believe in maintaining the same level of excellence and continuing the legacy of freight forwarding success in Ghana. Therefore, GIFF has established itself as the leading association of freight forwarders in Ghana which crucially works to educate and then develop the industry towards the global freight forwarding services.

Transforming TANZANIAN PORTS

Tanzania Ports Authority

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Tanzania Ports Authority

Established in 2004, the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) is both landlord and operator of a system of ports that serve the importing and exporting of cargo across the Tanzania hinterland and the land-linked countries of Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Burundi, Rwanda, Malawi, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. Their role is to manage and develop the regional maritime trade and logistics services to a place of excellence both in Tanzania and in the global port industry.

PA works as an overarching authority across six ports, to manage the diverse system of sea and inland waterways on Tanzania’s mainland. Their role is to establish and coordinate these systems and develop their facilities to maximise their cargo potential. The major seaports under TPA are Dar es Salaam, Tanga and Mtwara, with the smaller seaports of Kilwa, Lindi, Mafia, Panagani, and Bagamoyo and the lake ports of Victoria, Tanganyika and Nyasa all under their authority. Equipped with a range of machinery and equipment to handle a range of different cargo, the TPA offer a range of services to help manage and process containerized, dry bulk, break bulk and bulk liquid cargo. They also offer harbour facilities to ensure the safety and efficiency of ships coming into their ports; this includes pilotage, tugging, mooring and unmooring services. As a company, TPA leads the way in ensuring that all the needs of the port are met, and are continually developed to ensure they are efficient, safe, and running to a professional standard.

As of 2023, one of TPA’s ports, The Port of Tanga, has been undergoing renovations to upgrade its facilities and was set to host the largest ship it had ever facilitated to date just a few months ago. The port was built in 1914 to serve the commercial and agricultural needs of northern Tanzania. As part of an ongoing development project at the Tanga port, TPA has been expanding the port’s ability to deal with larger cargo ships, and as of March this year, they welcomed their first mega ship into their port. As part of the phased renovation process, the TPA expanded the entrance to the channel, which has now been completed allowing much larger vessels into the port. The second phase in the construction is for a new 450km long berth which will allow for a dramatic increase in cargo capacity to reach 1,201,000 tons per annum. However, they are predicting a 3 million target cargo volume per year by the completion of the second phase of the project. By increasing the capacity of the port, larger ships can now dock at the Tanga port to increase the efficiency of cargo handling by reducing the number of days needed from 5 days to just 3 depending on the size of the cargo. TPA is responsible for the Dar es Salaam port, which is the principal port of Tanzania with a current 110 | Endeavour Magazine

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capacity of around 14.1 million metric tonnes of dry cargo and 6.0 million metric tonnes of bulk liquid cargo.

Totalling 2,600 m in depth and with 11 deep water berths it handles 95% of Tanzania’s international trade and is strategically placed to serve the freight linkage to take goods between East and Central Africa, to the Middle and Far East, Europe, Australia, and America. TPA is implementing the Dar es Salaam Maritime Gateway Project (DMGP) which will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the port, to accommodate larger vessels. The project is planned to modernize the port by deepening and strengthening berths 1-7 and the RORO terminal. Furthermore, they plan to eventually dredge the entrance channel, turning circle and harbour basin. Then they plan to strengthen and deepen berths 8-11 and construct a new terminal jet. Therefore, we can see that TPA is constantly improving and developing even its largest port to ensure it can increase its capacity to be a leader in port control

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across Tanzania and allow for efficient handling of cargo at a much larger capacity. Overall, TPA leads the way in managing, aiding, and developing the ports of Tanzania. As authority over the ports, the government-owned company oversees the imports and exports into Tanzanian and ensures they are continually developed to meet the ever-increasing demand. Therefore, through their work, they are allowing new types of cargo and goods to be transported in and out of the country through their ports whilst maintaining a high standard of processing to position them as a leader for port authority services.