SSIC Sub-class 84120 – Public administration of economic, social and environmental programmes

Companies in this sub-class administer and regulate public policies and programmes in areas such as agriculture, land use, energy, transport, communications, tourism, trade, health, education, culture, sport, housing, social services, water supply, waste and environmental protection.

It also covers the administration of research funds in these areas, general labour affairs, and financial regulation for business conduct and consumer protection. The actual delivery of services, such as teaching or health care, is classified elsewhere.