Bel Morocco recognized for excellence in sustainable water management

MOROCCO – Bel Morocco has been awarded the Sustainable Water Management and Water Resilience Award at the Decarbonization Forum organized by the National Federation of the Food Industry (FENAGRI).

This recognition highlights the progress achieved at Bel’s Tangier production site, driven in particular by WASABEL (Water Saving at Bel), the Group-wide program designed to sustainably improve water performance across Bel’s manufacturing network.

Through this structured approach, Bel Morocco has reduced its water consumption per ton of product manufactured by nearly 40% since 2008 at its Tangier facility.

This achievement is fully aligned with Bel Group’s environmental strategy. Since becoming a mission-driven company in 2024, Bel has placed climate action and the preservation of natural resources at the heart of its long-term growth model.

The Group has committed to reducing its net greenhouse gas emissions by 25% across its entire value chain by 2035 and continues to accelerate the decarbonization of its industrial operations.

In 2024, Bel Morocco commissioned Bel Group’s first biomass boiler outside France. Representing an investment of nearly MAD 30 million, the installation is powered by locally sourced olive pomace and supplies up to 90% of the site’s steam requirements, avoiding approximately 3,200 metric tons of CO₂ emissions each year.

This milestone is complemented by an ambitious energy transition. Today, 100% of the electricity consumed at the Tangier site comes from renewable energy sources, significantly reducing the carbon footprint of the facility’s operations.

The site is also advancing its circular economy ambitions, achieving a 95% industrial waste recovery rate through recycling, energy recovery, and continuous improvements to its manufacturing processes.

Commenting on the recognition, Imane Mozher, Head of Communications & CSR, North Africa Cluster, Bel, said: “We are honored to receive this award, which recognizes our commitment to more responsible water stewardship.

“In Morocco, where preserving water resources is a shared priority, we have made a long-term commitment to invest in solutions that improve our environmental performance while contributing, at our scale, to a more sustainable use of water. Above all, this recognition reflects the dedication of our teams every day. It demonstrates that industrial excellence, innovation, and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.”

Through these initiatives, Bel Morocco is helping deliver Bel Group’s environmental roadmap while demonstrating that a competitive food company can also play a meaningful role in accelerating the ecological transition and promoting the sustainable management of natural resources.

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