ESG News
26
Jul
Switzerland Leads the Way in Transboundary Water Management at the UN Summit
Category: ESG News
Switzerland highlights transboundary water management for sustainable development and peace at the UN's 2023 High-level Political Forum. The country's expertise and initiatives pla...
25
Jul
New EU Policy Proposals Shaped by Swiss Empa Research
Category: ESG News
EU proposes new circular economy provisions for automotive sector based on Empa research, promoting recycling and reuse of materials. Switzerland pioneers separate electronic devic...
20
Jul
Swiss Timber Harvest Increases by 4% in 2022
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Switzerland's timber harvest rose by 4% in 2022, reaching 5.2 million cubic meters. The demand for construction timber, rising wood prices, and the energy crisis drove the increase...
19
Jul
Mitigating Climate Change: PSI’s Analysis of 4,000 Scenarios
Category: ESG News
PSI researchers analyze 4,000 scenarios to identify effective climate change mitigation measures. The study aids in achieving net-zero emissions targets and informs decision-making...
18
Jul
Switzerland’s Scorching Summer: Record Heat, Drought, and Environmental Challenges
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's scorching 2022 broke temperature records, leading to drought, glacial melting, and increased heat-related deaths. Water scarcity affected ecosystems and agriculture, ...
14
Jul
Climate Change and Security: State Secretary Represents Switzerland at the Ministerial OSCE Climate Conference in Vienna
Category: ESG News
Switzerland aims to enhance sustainable mobility programs. Climate change's security impact is discussed at the OSCE Climate Conference, emphasizing collaboration and early warning...
13
Jul
Hydrological Measuring Stations Awarded by the WMO
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Swiss hydrological measuring stations in Thur-Andelfingen, Birs-Münchenstein, and Sitter-Appenzell were designated as "Centennial Observing Stations" by the WMO, recognizing their ...
12
Jul
CO2 Statistics: Emissions Show Decrease
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2022 CO2 emissions in Switzerland showed a slight decrease in transportation sources and a more significant decrease in heating emissions. Improved energy efficiency and increased ...
08
Jul
Earth Overshoot Day Alert: Switzerland Hits Milestone on May 13
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Switzerland's over-consumption of natural resources is highlighted as Earth Overshoot Day is announced on August 2. The country reached its own Overshoot Day on May 13, demonstrati...
06
Jul
Swiss Federal Council Proposes Measures to Strengthen Sustainable Mobility Programs
Category: ESG News
Swiss Federal Council proposes five measures to enhance existing sustainable mobility funding programs, including an online platform for funding information and regular theme revie...