ESG News
12
Jun
Switzerland Elected to ECOSOC for 2025–26 Term
Category: ESG News
Switzerland has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2025–26 term. This marks Switzerland's fourth term on ECOSOC, focusing on sustainabl...
11
Jun
Mycosuisse and Eoc Energy Ocean Win AKS Environment Award
Category: ESG News
The Albert Koechlin Foundation (AKS) awarded the 2024 Environment Award to mycosuisse and eoc energy ocean, each receiving 40,000 Swiss francs. Mycosuisse, based in Lucerne, uses f...
07
Jun
Switzerland Launches Sustainable Coffee Initiative
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform (SSCP) launched on 6 June 2024 in Bern, aims to enhance sustainability in the coffee sector. This initiative, involving the Swiss coffee indus...
06
Jun
Accelleron Partners with Japanese Firms for Cleaner Shipping
Category: ESG News
Accelleron partners with BEMAC, Furuno, and MAKITA to support the Japanese shipping industry’s decarbonization efforts. Turbo Systems United, partly owned by Accelleron, announced ...
04
Jun
Swiss Federal Council Updates Environmental Regulations
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Council has approved changes to four environmental regulations, including the Contaminated Sites Ordinance and Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance. Key updates allo...
31
May
GreenGT Partners with 49 SUD for Climate Impulse Airplane
Category: ESG News
GreenGT has partnered with 49 SUD to develop fuel cell systems for the Climate Impulse airplane. This project aims for the first non-stop round-the-world flight powered by green hy...
29
May
Destinus to Open First Private Hydrogen Testing Site in Europe
Category: ESG News
Destinus is pioneering Europe's first commercial private hydrogen testing site in Payerne, Switzerland. The Destinus H2 Park, set to launch gas system tests in Q3 2024, will advanc...
28
May
Tetra Pak Launches Plan to Enhance Biodiversity and Water Security
Category: ESG News
Tetra Pak has introduced its "Approach to Nature" plan, focusing on reversing nature loss and enhancing water security. This initiative aligns with global biodiversity goals and in...
23
May
H55 Partners with Quebec for Sustainable Aviation Advances
Category: ESG News
H55, a Valais-based electric aviation firm, will receive an investment from the Government of Quebec to enhance its production and research in Canada. This partnership will support...
22
May
Swiss Project Explores Hydrogen for Efficient Winter Energy Use
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) supports the "H₂ districts" project to explore hydrogen cells in buildings. This aims to manage peak electricity demand during cold days. ...