News
20
Apr
Zürcher Kantonalbank Highlights Solar Energy’s Potential to Play a Key Role in Switzerland’s Future
Category: ESG News
Solar energy is predicted to play a key role in Switzerland's future energy production. A federal law aims to have over 20% of the country's electricity consumption covered by sola...
29
Jun
Geneva Takes the Lead in Tackling Road Noise Pollution with Breakthrough Radar Technology
Category: ESG News
Geneva takes the lead in a groundbreaking national project by testing cutting-edge anti-noise radar. This game-changing technology identifies noisy vehicles, paving the way for a q...
08
Jul
Earth Overshoot Day Alert: Switzerland Hits Milestone on May 13
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's over-consumption of natural resources is highlighted as Earth Overshoot Day is announced on August 2. The country reached its own Overshoot Day on May 13, demonstrati...
21
Aug
FOEN Highlights Green Transition: Action on Sustainable Minerals and Metals
Category: ESG News
Geneva hosts back-to-back events highlighting minerals' role in a green transition. Sustainable sourcing is crucial for industries like energy and mobility. Critical for clean ener...
26
Dec
ABB Partners with Lumin for Sustainable Home Energy Management
Category: ESG News
ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation, is investing in Lumin, a U.S.-based energy management company, to enhance residential energy management in North ...
31
Mar
Zurich aims for net-zero target in operations by 2030 instead of 2050
Category: ESG News
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is bringing forward by 20 years its target to achieve net-zero emissions in its operations.
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 ...
05
Apr
Destinus Tests Successful Hydrogen-Powered Jet, Advances Sustainable Transportation
Category: ESG News
Destinus successfully tests hydrogen-powered passenger jet prototype to reduce travel times and promote sustainable transportation. €12m invested in Eiger plane and a hydrogen engi...
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...
16
Nov
Innovation Alert: Water-Based Batteries Poised to Transform Urban Power
Category: ESG News
Empa researcher David Reber is revolutionizing urban energy storage. His innovative approach combines water-based flow batteries with solid materials, addressing their low energy d...