News
25
Jan
L’Oréal Acquires Water-Saving Tech Company Gjosa
Category: ESG News
L'Oréal acquires Swiss start-up Gjosa, innovator in water-saving technology for beauty salons. This strategic move strengthens L’Oréal's commitment to sustainability, aiming to red...
14
Nov
Why do pre-IPO companies need to invest in ESG?
Category: Blog
“Environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy is quickly moving from a ‘good’ to a ‘must-have’ strategy for pre-IPO companies preparing to enter the market.” In recent years...
02
Nov
Nestlé Advances Circular Packaging for Sustainability
Category: ESG News
Nestlé's circular packaging innovations have led to a 10.5% reduction in virgin plastics since 2018. By 2025, they aim to cut plastics by two-thirds, achieving remarkable environme...
09
Nov
Swiss Federal Council Ends Tax Exemption for Electric Vehicles
Category: ESG News
Starting January 1, 2024, electric vehicles will be subject to a 4% automobile tax. This move aims to address tax revenue shortfalls, secure transportation fund deposits, and impro...
29
Aug
Swiss Federal Council Responds to European Court’s Ruling on Climate Protection
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Council reviewed the European Court of Human Rights ruling on climate protection, affirming Switzerland's commitment to the Council of Europe. It considers Switze...
01
Jan
Switzerland Aims for 10% Solar Share in 2024
Category: ESG News
Switzerland installs more than 1.5 GW of solar power in 2023. According to data released by Swissolar, Switzerland's cumulative solar installed capacity will reach around 6.2 GW by...
03
May
LUZI AG Introduces Eco-Friendly Fragrance Line with Circular Materials
Category: ESG News
LUZI AG has launched a new collection of eco-friendly fragrances. These products are crafted using sustainable materials from the LUZI Circular Toolbox. This initiative is notable ...
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...
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...
18
Oct
CO₂ Removal Breakthrough: Holcim Partners with neustark
Category: ESG News
Holcim invests in neustark, a cleantech startup pioneering CO₂ removal from construction materials. Neustark's innovative technology captures and permanently stores carbon during c...