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19 Dec
THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT IN SWITZERLAND
The role of Women in Business Management in Switzerland
Category: Blog
Switzerland is one of the fastest-growing economies in Europe. It ranks third in the OECD in terms of GDP per capita. It is consistently ranked among the best countries in terms of...
13 Dec
Who are ESG investors?
Who are ESG investors?
Category: Blog
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) funds are becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Institutional investors and shareholders are increasingly looking for impact investme...
14 Nov
Why do pre-IPO companies need to invest in ESG?
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...
30 Apr
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Roche launches new diagnostic test for immune response to SARS-CoV-2
Category: ESG News
Roche announces the launch of a new test which supports the better understanding of immune response to SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination.
11 Apr
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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...
05 Aug
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New Platform for Investing in Tokenized Forests and Carbon Credits
Category: ESG News
Concordium partners with Upwood.io to offer a user-friendly platform for investing in tokenized forests and carbon credits. Using blockchain technology, Upwood.io ensures secure an...
01 Jan
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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...
26 Mar
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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...
24 Oct
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ETH Zurich and Empa Enhance Recycled Concrete, Lowering Environmental Impact
Category: ESG News
Empa researchers, in collaboration with ETH Zurich, are accelerating carbonation in concr.ete production to absorb CO2. Results show recycled concrete granules with increased stren...