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02 Jul
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Federal Council Opens CO2 Ordinance for Public Input
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Switzerland's Federal Council has initiated a public consultation for the CO2 Ordinance until October 17, 2024. The ordinance outlines strategies to cut greenhouse gas emissions by...
16 Apr
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Migros Pioneer Fund and Seedling Foundation Support Circunis in Food Waste Initiative
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Circunis has secured funding from the Seedling Foundation to launch an online marketplace for trading surplus food and by-products until 2026. This initiative, supported by the Mig...
30 Jul
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Swiss Financial Sector Takes Steps Against Greenwashing
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The Swiss Federal Council has acknowledged new self-regulatory measures by the financial industry to address greenwashing. Developed by key associations, these measures will be imp...
05 Feb
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Hug AG’s Sustainable Farming Initiative Expands
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Hug AG, in collaboration with Knecht Mühle, is expanding its sustainable wheat farming project in Aargau after a successful trial. The partnership seeks to cultivate wheat for the ...
26 Apr
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OceanSafe & CHT Team Up for Eco-Friendly Polyester Solutions
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OceanSafe and CHT have collaborated to develop eco-friendly polyester textiles using OceanSafe's biodegradable fiber, naNea. The partnership introduces sustainable dyeing and finis...
22 May
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Swiss Project Explores Hydrogen for Efficient Winter Energy Use
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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. ...
20 Dec
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Emmi Expands Footprint in U.S. with Sustainable Processing Facility
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Swiss dairy manufacturer Emmi expands its footprint in the US with a sustainable facility in Wisconsin. The move streamlines processes, reducing transport routes by 50% and cutting...
20 Jun
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Freitag Launches Upcycled Bags from Airbags and Tension Belts
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Freitag, a Zurich-based bag manufacturer, has launched two new upcycled bags made from discarded airbags and truck tension belts. The F700 Arrow and F708 Firebird bags come in smal...
16 Jul
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New Low Carbon Coffee Variety Unveiled by Nestlé
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Nestlé has introduced Star 4, a new Arabica coffee variety designed to withstand climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This high-yielding variety, resistant to coffee...
28 Nov
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Geneva and Zurich Rank Among Top 5 Global Leaders in Sustainable Finance
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In the latest Green Global Finance Index, Switzerland stands out with both financial hubs ranking Top 5 in sustainable finance. Ahead of EU and Asian centers, Geneva climbs to thir...