[Opinion] Corporate social responsibility in Morocco: what issues and what prospects

Opinion piece by Prof. Zakaria Abbass, Lecturer‑researcher in business strategy and international trade at Euromed Business School, published in Les Inspirations ECO

"..To accelerate this dynamic, the legislative framework around CSR in Morocco is gradually being strengthened. Framework law 99‑12 on the National Charter for the Environment and Sustainable Development requires companies to take environmental aspects into account in their activities.

Moreover, the creation of the Mohammed VI Foundation for the Protection of the Environment has helped raise companies’ awareness of the importance of reducing their ecological footprint. At the international level, Moroccan companies must prepare to meet the new requirements of trading partners, particularly in export sectors. Certifications such as ISO 26000, which encourages companies to adopt CSR practices, are becoming increasingly essential to access competitive international markets..."

To read the full article, click on the following link: https://leseco.ma/opinion/responsabilite-sociale-des-entreprises-au-maroc-quels-enjeux-et-quelles-perspectives.html