News
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...
22
Oct
HUBER+SUHNER Pioneers Eco-Friendly Connectors in Compliance with Environmental Regulations
Category: ESG News
Swiss tech firm HUBER+SUHNER introduces eco-friendly connectors in compliance with EU environmental regulations, maintaining high performance. The products are accessible through t...
14
Nov
ABB Contributes to Significant Hydrogen Projects in Europe
Category: ESG News
ABB's Q3 2023 highlights sustainable progress in Europe. Partnering with Samskip, they're outfitting hydrogen-powered container ships for eco-friendly logistics. Additionally, ABB ...
08
Nov
Holcim’s Circular Transition Award: A Milestone in Green Building
Category: ESG News
Holcim, a Swiss building materials leader, has won the Circular Transition Award at Reuters Responsible Business Awards 2023. Their innovations include recycled minerals clinker, 1...
07
Nov
Countdown to Opening of ABB’s Sustainable Center for Power Electronics
Category: ESG News
ABB's global competence center for power electronics nears completion with a 40-million-Swiss Franc investment. The sustainable facility uses groundwater for heating and cooling, f...
30
Oct
Geneva’s Open Quantum Institute to Accelerate Sustainable Solutions
Category: ESG News
The Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) has launched the Open Quantum Institute (OQI). The OQI aims to harness quantum technologies to accelerate progress towards the ...
31
Oct
Innovative Swiss Project Converts Old Satellite Antennas into Solar Panels
Category: ESG News
Swiss companies CKW Group and Leuk Teleport are transforming outdated satellite antennas into solar powerhouses in the Alps. This innovative initiative offers an eco-friendly solut...
06
Apr
The IMF Acknowledged the Authorities’ Decisive Action with Regard to the Takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS
Category: ESG News
IMF's assessment of Switzerland's economy shows resilience in a challenging environment, but slow growth and high inflation are predicted for 2023. Switzerland's appropriate polici...
03
Nov
Why do Swiss companies understand the impacts of climate change better?
Category: Blog
“Climate change has significant impacts on businesses, and Swiss businesses are no exception.” Switzerland is one of the world’s lowest greenhouse gas emitters, accounting for appr...
02
Apr
Infener to Construct Green Hydrogen Factory in Neumünster
Category: ESG News
Infener AG is constructing a green hydrogen production facility in Neumünster, Germany. Set to be operational by 2026, the plant aims to produce 5,000 tons of green hydrogen annual...