The Ministry of Economy and Finance has published a study highlighting significant gaps in climate integration within public institutions and enterprises (PIEs). According to the Directorate of Public Enterprises and Privatization (DEPP), only certain key operators demonstrate real maturity in considering environmental issues.
Conducted on a sample of 44 entities, the study reveals that one-third of them mention sustainability in their internal strategies, often without measurable indicators or an action plan. Operators in the energy, water, transport, and environment sectors show the most advanced levels, in line with the National Sustainable Development Strategy (NSDS) and the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). In contrast, sectors such as health, tourism, and urban planning are lagging behind in adopting structured climate plans.
The analysis highlights the performance of several historic public institutions. The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) continues to diversify its energy mix, while the National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) is intensifying its reforestation and carbon sequestration programs. The OCP Group, Masen, and ONHYM each reflect national ambitions for carbon neutrality, with the phosphate giant aiming for climate neutrality by 2040.
The report underscores that the agricultural sector remains among the most vulnerable to climate change. While the Agricultural Development Agency (ADA) and the National Institute of Agronomic Research (INRA) are distinguished by adaptation projects, the majority of regional agricultural development offices (ORMVAs) still lack formalized climate plans.
In transport, public operators such as ONCF, ONDA, and ADM have initiated concrete actions—rail electrification, solar lighting, reforestation—but these efforts still lack coordination. A national framework for monitoring sustainable mobility, supported by German cooperation, is being prepared to harmonize evaluation methodologies.
The DEPP recommends establishing a common climate reporting system for all PIEs to enhance the coherence, transparency, and comparability of the environmental performance of the public portfolio.
(With Le Matin)
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