ESG News
03
Oct
Switzerland Faces Second Largest Decline in Glacier Ice Volume
Category: ESG News
Swiss glaciers have unexpectedly lost 10% of their ice volume in the past two years due to low winter snowfall and high summer temperatures. This alarming trend, exceeding projecti...
28
Sep
Swiss Industries Take Strides in Battling Water Pollution
Category: ESG News
FOEN, featured in Magazine « l’environnement », addresses industrial wastewater challenges in Switzerland. Despite regulations, pollutants persist, with pharmaceutical and chemical...
27
Sep
Switzerland’s Eco-Friendly Currency: “Wind Power” Coin Hits Market
Category: ESG News
Swissmint, in collaboration with FOEN, releases the "Wind Power" silver coin, completing the "Energy of the Future" series. This coin spotlights renewable energy's importance, espe...
25
Sep
Holcim and Bloomberg Media Report on Global Circular Economy Progress
Category: ESG News
Zurich, led by a circular economy mandate, ranks 5th globally in the transition to circularity, according to Holcim and Bloomberg Media.
21
Sep
Exploring Energy Storage Solutions for Sustainable Energy Transition
Category: ESG News
Swiss researchers explore a power-to-hydrogen-to-power system's potential for storing surplus electricity sustainably. While it can balance seasonal energy gaps, cost and emissions...
18
Sep
Swiss FDFA Renews Support for Water and Sanitation Consortium
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) continues to support the Swiss Water and Sanitation Consortium (SWSC) with a 12 million Swiss franc budget for 2023-2027. SWS...
14
Sep
Educational Publication on Sustainability Takes Root in Switzerland
Category: ESG News
FOEN collaborates with students, backed by the Swiss National Science Foundation, V-Zug, and SWICO, to develop an educational publication on the circular economy. Harnessing youthf...
13
Sep
Swiss Research Aims to Enhance Asphalt Recycling for Sustainable Roads
Category: ESG News
FOEN and Empa collaborate to address Switzerland's asphalt recycling challenge, striving for sustainable roads. Research advances aim to reduce landfill waste and enhance road infr...
12
Sep
ABB Strengthens Wind Energy Portfolio Through Strategic Partnership with Clean Energy Startup
Category: ESG News
ABB has acquired a minority stake in WindESCo, a clean energy start-up specializing in wind turbine analytics. This strategic partnership enhances ABB's wind energy offerings and d...
07
Sep
Switzerland and Climate Change: A Data Insight
Category: ESG News
Discover vital climate insights! Eurostat's latest data section offers key info on climate change, including Switzerland's impact. From emissions to freshwater resources, gain insi...