ESG News
11
Apr
Swiss Government Plans New Taxation Policy for Electric Vehicles Starting in 2024
Category: ESG News
Switzerland plans to impose an automobile import tax on electric cars starting in 2024 to generate revenue for road maintenance and infrastructure projects. The tax exemption for e...
11
Apr
Natural Catastrophes Become The Largest Driver Of Insurance Losses According to Swiss Re
Category: ESG News
Swiss Re warns of increasing natural catastrophes due to climate change, urbanization, and growing populations. Half of the $125bn insured losses in 2022 were from Hurricane Ian. U...
10
Apr
Helvetia Environnement Group Achieves B Corp Certification and Aims for CO2 Neutrality by 2025
Category: ESG News
Helvetia Environnement Group has received B Corp certification for their sustainable practices and aims to become carbon neutral by 2025. They have invested in waste management, re...
07
Apr
Holcim Sets New Net-Zero Targets and Invests $2B in CCUS Technology
Category: ESG News
Holcim sets new targets for net-zero emissions, investing $2B in CCUS tech to achieve it. The company also promotes low-carbon building solutions and circular construction to mitig...
06
Apr
The IMF Acknowledged the Authorities’ Decisive Action with Regard to the Takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS
Category: ESG News
IMF's assessment of Switzerland's economy shows resilience in a challenging environment, but slow growth and high inflation are predicted for 2023. Switzerland's appropriate polici...
05
Apr
Destinus Tests Successful Hydrogen-Powered Jet, Advances Sustainable Transportation
Category: ESG News
Destinus successfully tests hydrogen-powered passenger jet prototype to reduce travel times and promote sustainable transportation. €12m invested in Eiger plane and a hydrogen engi...
04
Apr
Bachem Receives Platinum Medal for Sustainable Business Practices from EcoVadis
Category: ESG News
Swiss biotech Bachem received a platinum medal from EcoVadis for sustainable practices, elevating it to the top 1% in its sector. EcoVadis evaluates companies' sustainability perfo...
03
Apr
Sun-Ways Installs Solar Panels on Railway Tracks, Pioneering Eco-Innovation
Category: ESG News
Swiss start-up Sun-Ways plans to install solar panels on railway tracks using a removable system, generating 1 TWh of solar energy annually. The firm aims to expand across Europe a...
31
Mar
Baloise Expands Its Sustainable Mobility Ecosystem With a New Investment
Category: ESG News
Swiss insurance company, Baloise, has invested in TRONITY, a data-driven solution that provides electric vehicle users with transparent and comprehensive information about the cost...
30
Mar
Switzerland to Observe First-Ever International Day of Zero Waste on March 30
Category: ESG News
Switzerland will observe the first International Day of Zero Waste on March 30, as designated by the UN. The day aims to emphasize sustainability and address waste's environmental ...