ESG News
29
Mar
Greenpeace Switzerland Calls for Protection of the Deep Sea at an International Investor Conference in Zurich
Category: ESG News
Greenpeace activists in Switzerland called for the protection of the deep sea ecosystem at an investor conference in Zurich. The group is concerned that commercial exploitation of ...
28
Mar
Switzerland Leads the UN Water Conference that Results in Action Agenda
Category: ESG News
Switzerland played a key part in the UN Water Conference in New York, which resulted in an action agenda to advance clean and accessible water for all. The Swiss delegation highlig...
26
Mar
Barry Callebaut and Nestlé Jointly Roll Out Agroforestry Project
Category: ESG News
Nestlé and Barry Callebaut, o Belgian-Swiss cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer, have made a significant agreement to expand agroforestry in cocoa-growing areas. This long-t...
26
Mar
Daylight Saving Time Can Reduce Cooling Energy Consumption in Office Buildings, Finds New Study by Empa Researchers
Category: ESG News
A recent study by researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has found that daylight-saving time can contribute to climate protection...
22
Mar
Impact Acoustic Wins iF Design Award 2024 for Sustainable Acoustic Material
Category: ESG News
Swiss company Impact Acoustic wins the prestigious iF Design Award 2024 for its Archisonic Cotton acoustic material. Made from recycled cotton cellulose, it's the first fully circu...
12
Mar
Switzerland’s Fintech Sector Sees Record Growth Amid Sustainability Focus
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's fintech sector achieved a record 11% growth, totaling 483 companies by the close of 2023, as per Lucerne University's latest study. Fintech entities emphasizing susta...
15
Feb
MeduSoil Secures 5.2 Million for Eco-Friendly Construction Tech
Category: ESG News
MeduSoil secures 5.2 million Swiss francs to expand its innovative, eco-friendly construction solutions across Europe. Their technology significantly reduces carbon footprint by at...
07
Feb
Rheiazymes Among Top 20 in Europe’s Green Alley Award
Category: ESG News
Zurich-based Rheiazymes has earned a spot in the top 20 of the Green Alley Award, highlighting its groundbreaking work in recycling mixed fabric textiles. Their innovative use of e...
02
Jan
Switzerland Struggles with Nitrogen Pollution from Farming and Traffic
Category: ESG News
Swiss forests face a nitrogen crisis, with over 90% affected by excess deposits, mainly from agriculture and traffic. To combat this, Switzerland is updating regulations by 2024, f...
07
Oct
Swiss Re study estimates over USD 270 trillion in investments needed to meet 2050 climate targets
Category: ESG News
Swiss Re study tracks progress on decarbonising the economy. It shows a climate investment gap of more than USD 270 trillion in the energy, transport, buildings and industry sector...