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Nespresso Morocco announces the launch of its new local campaign “From Earth to Earth,” an initiative aimed at promoting the recycling of coffee grounds and encouraging a circular economy model. In collaboration with designer Myriam Mourabit, this campaign highlights the transformation of coffee grounds into natural fertilizer and underscores Nespresso’s commitment to a more sustainable future. Through the “From Earth to Earth” initiative, Nespresso seeks to raise public awareness about the reuse of often-overlooked coffee grounds by transforming them into organic compost. In this effort, Moroccan designer Myriam Mourabit, influenced by rich Moroccan artisanal traditions and recognized for her unique…
**Casablanca, December 11, 2024** – The second edition of the Responsible Governance Barometer was presented yesterday, the result of a partnership between the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), the Club of Women Directors (CFA Morocco), the Moroccan Institute of Directors (IMA), and Ethics & Boards. This barometer aims to annually assess the governance practices of Moroccan companies. It is part of a continuous improvement approach and aims to promote excellence in responsible governance. **“Responsible governance is not limited to compliance with legal and regulatory obligations. Its goal is to help build resilient companies capable of generating a positive impact…
This collaboration aims to develop a much lighter battery pack while maintaining the same usable energy, thus allowing for increased range, better handling, and exceptional performance. The technology enables fast charging to be accelerated by up to 50%, making the driving of electric vehicles more convenient and accessible. These new batteries are expected to cost less than half the current price of lithium-ion batteries per kWh. The agreement includes the development of pre-production and planning for future production by 2030. Amsterdam and Houston, Texas – December 9, 2024 – Stellantis N.V. and Zeta Energy Corp. announce a joint development agreement…
As part of the bilateral cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Federal Republic of Germany, the Institute for Research in Solar Energy and New Energies (IRESEN) and the German Development Bank (KfW) announce the signing of a financial aid contract amounting to 13.5 million euros, the first payment of a total amount planned of 3.5 million euros. This financial support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) aims to support the creation and development of the Green H2A platform (Green Hydrogen to Applications Park), a strategic infrastructure dedicated to promoting green hydrogen technologies and Power-to-X…
Casablanca, November 13, 2024 – RED, a leader in trade marketing and retail expert in Morocco, founded and led by entrepreneur Zoubir Fassi Fihri, announces the launch of Be Green, an innovative recycling application designed to simplify and encourage waste sorting among the general public and businesses. With Be Green, Zoubir Fassi Fihri and his team aim to mobilize Moroccans around the circular economy, offering everyone a fun, accessible, and incentivizing solution to actively participate in environmental protection. Be Green: a recycling application for all citizens Quietly launched in November 2023, Be Green is a free mobile application that allows…
Mrs. Leila Benali, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, today chaired the Moroccan delegation participating in the joint ministerial meeting organized by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on the unique Atlantic African Gas Pipeline project (Nigeria-Morocco) in Abuja, Nigeria. She was accompanied by Mrs. Amina Benkhadra, Director General of the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM), Mr. Moha Ouali Tagma, Morocco’s ambassador to Nigeria, as well as senior officials from the Ministry. During this meeting, Mrs. Benali reaffirmed Morocco’s commitment to the Atlantic African Gas Pipeline project, aimed at strengthening energy ties between West African…
Centrale Danone and Tibu Africa announce the signing of a strategic partnership agreement aimed at supporting children and young adults in the province of Fquih Ben Salah through two innovative programs: “Sporting Generation” and “Professional Insertion of Young Adults through Sport.” These initiatives reflect Centrale Danone’s commitment to its communities as a certified B Corp™. ### SPORTING GENERATION This program aims to transform public primary schools into spaces for health and physical activity. Thanks to the deployment of health sports facilitators, **5000 children from 10 schools** will benefit from a sports-focused education, thus promoting their physical, mental, and social development.…
On the sidelines of the Entrepreneurial Meeting Morocco-France (Strategic Future Sectors) organized during President Macron’s visit, MGH Energy, a French company specializing in the decarbonization of transport, and PETROM, a major player in the distribution of fuels and lubricants in Morocco, signed today a strategic protocol to unite their efforts to respond to Morocco’s Offer for Green Hydrogen. Their collaboration focuses on the development of the renewable synthetic fuel sector in Morocco, particularly the Janassim project which aims to produce 500,000 tons per year of decarbonized fuels for an investment of 51 billion dirhams. The signing took place in the presence of Madame Nadia Fettah, Minister…
Following the meeting of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Label Attribution Committee, the General Confederation of Enterprises of Morocco (CGEM) awarded its CSR label to the Moroccan Interprofessional Pension Fund (CIMR). It also renewed the attribution of this label to the company REDAL. This distinction highlights the commitment of these companies to CSR and their consideration of the expectations of their internal and external stakeholders in their policies. It is part of a continuous improvement process of practices aimed at ensuring sustainability and strengthening achievements. As a reminder, the CGEM CSR Label aims to encourage Moroccan companies to adopt a…
In accordance with the High Royal Instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God protect him, aimed at ensuring the preservation of the strategic resources of our country, particularly water, and as part of the strategy of the Ministry of Equipment and Water to enhance awareness around water-related issues, the Hydraulic Basin Agency of Oum Er-Rbia is intensifying its efforts to preserve water quality and continue to maintain a sustainable balance of water resources, both surface and underground. The Agency is also committed to limiting the harmful impacts of olive mill waste on the environment, particularly on water resources,…