The Fos-Berre industrial zone: a model for decarbonization and reindustrialization

As one of France’s pilot territories for environmental planning, since June 2023, the Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region has been committed to a decarbonization strategy that follows the national priorities laid out in the national France 2030 green growth program.

On the occasion of the SOFT business and entrepreneurship conference that was held in Marseille on December 5, 2024, the Region Sud organized the 15th meeting of its financial investment committee that provides funding for projects linked to the territory’s OIR strategic sector program.  Coordinated by risingSUD, the economic development and attractiveness agency for the region and led by EY, this financing sequence began with a round table that discussed the trajectory of industrial decarbonization and new energy solutions.

The Fos-Étang de Berre area outside of Marseille, which is one of the major hubs for French industry, is facing the dual challenge of renewing its industrial activities while implementing effective decarbonization initiatives. The area, which is essential for the national and local economy, must reduce its greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring it remains competitive and continues to attract investment.

risingSUD and its partners have transcribed the roundtable discussions and created two reports that explore the issues, opportunities, and strategies for making Fos-Berre a carbon-free industrial center and a model for the green transition in France.

Discover the Position Paper "Fos-Berre: A Model for the Future" (in French)

Read all the discussions from the roundtable on December 5, 2024  (in French)

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risingSUD contact: Sébastien Clouzet, Director of the Territories & Financial Engineering Division