Philippe Espitalier-Noël • CEO – Rogers & Co. Ltd Rogers has opened a fresh chapter in its dynamic and long history by refocusing on its main sectors and its strategic partnerships, thereby encouraging sustainable long-term business activity. The Rogers brand is capitalising on its positioning and the strong reputation it has had for more than…
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Ali Mansoor: “The economy should work for the benefit of society”
All economic activity has a social and environmental impact. The concept of corporate social responsibility encourages company involvement in order to strike a balance. The Finance Act 2009 introduced an obligation for companies to devote 2% of their profits to social projects. Three years on, Ali Mansoor, Financial Secretary in the Mauritian Ministry of Finance…
A long-term commitment
The HIV/AIDS pandemic is pre-occupying countries throughout the world. Not only is it a health threat to people, but it also has social and economic repercussions. According to UNAIDS estimates, 34 million people throughout the world were living with the virus at the end of 2010. Although only 12% of the world’s population lives in…
In a spirit of citizenship
Roger’s contribution to the fight against HIV/AIDS only accounts for half of its CSR funding. The company is also involved financially (and indeed as individuals) in social work through its various business sectors, which aspire, each in their own ways, to making a positive contribution to society. The activities chosen include help to school children…
Limiting our environmental imprint
A society which hopes to achieve sustainable development needs to respect its environment. As a leading business company, Rogers has decided to implement measures that, over time, will limit and compensate for its activities’ impact on the country’s natural resources. photos : manoj nawoor | reef conservation mauritius | mwf The UN Global Compact, to…
Getting together on the fairways
Within the south-west Indian Ocean region, Mauritius is undoubtedly the leading golfing destination, with a dozen or so quality courses and facilities to suit all levels and preferences. It was the Heritage Golf Club, one of the most attractive and in the most beautiful of settings, that had the privilege of hosting the second edition…
The Swan Group consolidates
A dynamic insurance sector grew by 4.5% in 2011 and contributed 3% to Mauritius’ GDP. Strong competition means that it is necessary to make constant adjustments, hence the decision of Rogers and the Swan Group to merge their operations in order to create a major force on the local market and to provide themselves with…
Serge Morelli: “Developing our Travel activity in southern Africa”
AXA Assistance, an AXA Group subsidiary, is an international network providing assistance and services to companies and individuals. It has an established network in 30 countries, including Mauritius through AXA Customer Services. The partnership with Rogers is currently AXA Assistance’s fifth largest in terms of size and workforce. AXA has the largest service network in…
Protecting biodiversity
La « Jumellea recurva », une espèce d’orchidée rare, et la clochette bleue sont devenues les emblèmes des efforts de conservation et de restauration entrepris depuis trois ans par la Compagnie sucrière de Bel Ombre, avec la collaboration de la Mauritian Wildlife Foundation. photos : rogers image bank | atipik ltd jean-claude sevathian | mauritian…
C Beach Club – A first anniversary styled Full Moon
C Beach Club, on the Domaine de Bel Ombre, celebrated its first anniversary in style beneath a full moon. In fact, the Full Moon Party held on Saturday 5 May 2011 fully justified the Club’s tagline, The Place to B the place to C! photos : rogers image bank Nowadays a major landmark in the…
