As part of its CSR strategy focused on sustainable development and integrating an ambitious decarbonization plan by 2030, Lesieur Cristal has entered into a partnership with Nareva Services, a subsidiary of the Nareva group and a major player in renewable energies. This partnership aims to install a 2 MWc photovoltaic solar power plant at the Aïn Harrouda factory site. This project illustrates Lesieur Cristal’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint, promoting sustainable industrial practices, and acting for the climate, while reflecting Nareva Services’ ambition to contribute to the competitive decarbonization of the national economy.
In the context of this collaboration, Lesieur Cristal and Nareva Services will leverage their expertise to install 3,175 photovoltaic panels over an area of 1.5 hectares. This installation will reduce Lesieur Cristal’s annual energy consumption by 12%. The project is fully aligned with the group’s decarbonization strategy, which aims for a 34% reduction in its CO₂ emissions by 2030, compared to the reference year of 2020.
Brahim LAROUI, General Director of Lesieur Cristal, stated: “This partnership with Nareva Services marks a major step in our decarbonization strategy. We are determined to contribute to Morocco’s energy transition while strengthening our competitiveness and commitment to environmental preservation.”
Norddine MOUKHLISSE, Deputy General Director of Nareva Services, added: “We are proud of this partnership with Lesieur Cristal, a national leader in the agri-food sector, for the establishment of a photovoltaic solar power plant that meets the highest technical and environmental standards. This project reflects our shared vision of a greener and more responsible economy.”
The Lesieur Cristal group is pursuing concrete initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint. In addition to the installation of this solar power plant, the company plans to integrate renewable energies at other sites. By 2030, Lesieur Cristal aims to ensure the traceability of over 75% of its soybean and palm oil supply, while ensuring that these raw materials come from sustainable farming.
Furthermore, the group is valorizing its co-products, such as pits and pomace, to produce biofuels intended to power biomass boilers. This initiative helps reduce fossil energy consumption and, consequently, its carbon footprint.