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Today, Leonardus Vergütz, our Chief Innovation Officer, participated in the United Nations High-Level Political Forum #BIMG side event, “Connecting the Dots from SDG13 Review at HLPF to COP29 – Business Priorities, Synergies, and Collaborations.” He emphasized OCP Group’s strategic role in advancing #SDG2 in #Africa, focusing on sustainable agriculture and food security. #SustainableDevelopment #SDGs #FoodSecurity #HLPF2024 #HLPF #GlobalGoals #Sustainability #UN

📍 UNHQ, NYC Yesterday, we had a great discussion at an official side event at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum 2024, where we joined forces with Morocco, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Kenya to explore how, working in partnership, we can achieve the sustainable development goals in #Africa. It was a privilege to gather with experts, policymakers, and stakeholders committed to shaping a prosperous and resilient future for our continent. Event Recap: • We delved into the theme "Sustainable Development Goals in Action: Shaping the Africa We Want. Effective Partnerships to Eradicate Poverty, Build Food Sovereignty, and Mitigate Climate Change." Distinguished speakers including: •H.E. Omar Hilale, Ambassador of Morocco to the UN •H.E. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group •H.E. Tesfaye Yilma Sabo, Ambassador of Ethiopia to the UN •H.E. Ernest Rwamucyo, Ambassador of Rwanda to the UN •H.E. Syndoph Endoni, Ambassador of Nigeria to the UN •H.E. Njambi Kinyungu, Permanent Mission of Kenya to the UN •Dr. Mostafa Terrab, Chairman & CEO of OCP Group •Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, Executive Managing Director of CGIAR •Prof. Daniel Nahon, Founder of the European Center for Research and Teaching in Environmental Geosciences (CEREGE), highlighted their countries' efforts and commitments to Agenda 2030. During his remarks, our Chairman and CEO, Mr. Mostafa Terrab, emphasized that #FoodSecurity and a green revolution in #Africa will depend on the continent's ability to produce its own fertilizers while using the right fertilizers to boost productivity. Mr. Terrab stated: “Based on our recent experience, we are convinced that Africa is embarking on a true green revolution, but we are also equally convinced that the accelerator to this is Africa being able to produce its own fertilizers based on its abundant natural resources.” Thank you to all participants, panelists, and attendees for their invaluable contributions and engagement. Special thanks to our co-hosts and partners for making this event such a success. We look forward to continuing to work with you to make the SDGs a reality. #HLPF2024 #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity #Africa #Partnerships #SDGs #GlobalGoals

📣 Save the Date How can we achieve the #SDGs in #Africa? Join us and our partners at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum 2024 for our official side event, where we will explore the power of effective partnerships in eradicating poverty, building food sovereignty, and mitigating climate change in #Africa. 📅 9 July 2024 🕒 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM 🏛️ UN Headquarters, Conference Room 11 🎥 bit.ly/4buYrlt #GlobalGoals #HLPF2024 #HLPF #SDGs #ClimateChange #FoodSecurity #FoodSovereignty

After London, Boston, Düsseldorf and Lausanne, OCP Green Hydrogen Roadshow landed in Brussels ! INNOVX participated in this Roadshow with UM6P - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University to present the Green ammonia program and our mission to develop and execute the OCP Group's ambition in green ammonia and its ecosystem. Beyond the update about the large scale production projects, it was a great opportunity to share our ambition in the green energy sector including green ammonia, batteries and materials for the energy transition with companies and R&D players. #GreenAmmonia #Batteries #Energy #Sustainability #GreenHydrogen #Roadshow UM6P France

🇲🇦 C’est l’histoire d’un Groupe marocain centenaire, qui a fait de l'une des plus grandes richesses du royaume, le phosphate, un véritable or vert aujourd'hui indispensable à l'agriculture et à la sécurité alimentaire mondiale. Voici l'histoire du OCP Group.

Yesterday at Forum de Paris sur la Paix Spring Meeting at the Benguerir campus of UM6P - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Iliass ELFALI, Managing Director in charge of Corporate Strategy, Performance Management & Operations Coordination at OCP Group, contributed to the panel discussion on "Promoting Fair Agricultural Transitions in Africa." Nouafal Mahdar, Vice President of Climate Action & Decarbonisation, joined the panel conversation addressing "Bridging the Energy Divide - Global Collaboration for Inclusive Transition." Mr. El Fali emphasized the critical role of partnerships in achieving sustainable agricultural practices: "We are convinced that the private sector has a central role to play in this transformation. We need coordination and partnership among the private sector, public sector, financial institutions, research institutions, and NGOs who share our science-based approach to agricultural development." “OCP is leading a worldwide #customization journey. In #Africa, OCP has made the bet to drive its customization journey at the sub country level, with a focus on: #Farmers, #Innovation and #partnerships.” stated Mr. El Fali. During his intervention, Mr. Mahdar highlighted the importance of making the transition to #renewableenergy and sustainable practices economical through technology and #innovation, stressing the high cost of inaction on climate change: "At OCP, we're taking the transition to renewable energy seriously. The group's significant investments, including our $13 billion green investment program, will enable us to use 100% renewable energy by 2027 and achieve full #carbonneutrality by 2040". #ParisPeaceForum #SustainableAgriculture #FairTransitions

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we celebrate innovations to restore our planet. 🌳🌍 Clean energy is at the heart of our investment program. OCP Group is committed to balancing productivity with environmental goals, investing $13B over 2023-2027 to enhance mining and plant nutrition solutions production, aiming for full carbon neutrality by 2040 (Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030, and Scope 3 by 2040). We're committed to 100% green energy by 2027. Learn more 👉 https://shorturl.at/dnFG7 #GenerationRestoration

At the FAO #GlobalSoilPartnership Partners Day, OCP Group advocates for #SoilHealth as a cornerstone of a just agricultural transition towards sustainable food production and #ClimateAction. During our Side Event opening remarks, Meriem El Asraoui, our Chief Global Affairs Officer, underscored the pivotal role of healthy #soils in nourishing the world's population and combating #ClimateChange. Ms. El Asraoui emphasized: "With 40% of the world’s land degraded and a growing population, improving #SoilHealth is crucial for enhancing food production sustainably and sequestering carbon. Soil nutrition serves as a link between food security and climate action, aligning with SDGs 2 and 13." Leonardus Vergütz, Chief Innovation Officer at OCP Group, described how customized nutrients enrich soils, microorganisms, plants, and communities globally. He explained: “Healthy soils are imperative. Effective nutrient management preserves soil health and boosts carbon storage. Africa, with its vast low-fertility soils, has the potential to lead in CO2 capture." "At OCP Group, we recognize that there are no one-size-fits-all solutions. Our innovative endeavors, spanning from precision agriculture to microbial solutions, empower farmers. Let's break the cycle of poverty, enhance crop yields, and safeguard our planet. Africa can emerge as a sustainable agricultural powerhouse, nourishing the world," stated Dr. Vergütz. #GSP #SoilHealth #WaterScarcity #SustainableAgriculture #SoilScience #Innovation #AgricultureTransformation #FAO

📍FAO Headquarters, Rome Today at the 12th edition of the #GlobalSoilPartnership, OCP Group organized a Side Event titled “Water-soil nexus: transforming soil health" where we were honored to host distinguished speakers and experts: • Dr. Rattan Lal, CFAES Rattan Lal Center for Carbon Management and Sequestration (Lal Carbon Center), Distinguished Professor of Soil Science at The Ohio State University, Member Science Advisory Committee of the Chair of Critical Zone Sciences • Dr. Rachid Moussadek, Joint Researcher at ICARDA/INRA and Chair of the FAO-Global Soil Partnership/GSP-NENA • Dr. Emilio Jesús González Sánchez, University of Cordoba (Spain), AEACSV - ECAF, Department of Rural Engineering • Dr. Leonardus Vergütz, Chief Innovation Officer at OCP Group The panel discussions focused on advancing sustainable agricultural practices to close the yield gap and address #ClimateChange through soil #CarbonSequestration and optimized water usage. #GSP #SoilHealth #WaterScarcity #SustainableAgriculture #SoilScience #Innovation #AgricultureTransformation #FAO Global Soil Partnership