News
16
Jul
Novartis is committed to become plastic neutral by 2030
Category: ESG News
By the end of World War I, Emerson’s annual sales approach $3 million dollars. Under the leadership, the company expands into a new.
01
Aug
UBS publishes net zero approach
Category: ESG News
UBS will reduce the carbon footprint of its loan book across three sectors that account for a sizable share (c. 43%) of its credit portfolio and financed emissions: fossil fuels, p...
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 ...
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...
24
May
Credit Suisse Spark Environmental Revolution: Historic Debt-for-Nature Swap Saves Galapagos Islands
Category: ESG News
Credit Suisse pioneers a green path with a groundbreaking debt-for-nature swap by purchasing climate bonds. In a groundbreaking move, they acquire Ecuadorian bonds, benefiting Gala...
20
Jun
DETEC Opens Consultation on Ordinances in the Environmental Sector
Category: ESG News
DETEC initiates public consultation on environmental regulations, including contaminated site management and chemical risk reduction. Transitional provisions extended for water rev...
01
May
Mammut’s pilot project in Switzerland improves CO2 footprint
Category: ESG News
Mammut and the climate NGO Protect Our Winters Switzerland (POW) completed the joint pilot project «Close the Loop». Together they gave climbing ropes a new life.
18
Sep
Swiss Climate Scores: Will they bite?
Category: Opinions & Analyses
In order to establish Switzerland’s position as an international leader of credible climate transparency, the Federal Council launched the Swiss Climate Scores in June 2022.
22
May
Preserving Switzerland’s Forests: Report Outlines Key Action Steps
Category: ESG News
Swiss forests face climate change challenges: droughts, storms, and pests weaken trees. A recent report emphasizes the need for urgent action to protect forests, promote regenerati...
04
Jul
Switzerland’s Contaminated Sites: Challenges and Progress in Remediation, says FOEN
Category: ESG News
Switzerland faces challenges in addressing 38,000 contaminated sites, with 1,700 already remediated. The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) aims to expedite cleanups through...