News
25
Apr
FOEN’s 2024 Report Highlights Switzerland’s Fiscal Challenge
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's latest "2024 fiscal sustainability report" highlights long-term financial challenges due to ageing and climate protection.
15
May
Switzerland Renews Funding for Climate Action
Category: ESG News
Switzerland pledges CHF 135 million to the Green Climate Fund from 2024-2027, supporting global climate action. This commitment aids over 250 projects in 130 countries, reducing CO...
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.
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.
17
Jan
Watt d’Or 2024: Celebrating Swiss Innovations in Sustainable Energy
Category: Uncategorized
The Watt d'Or 2024 honors Swiss energy leaders: ETH Zurich, AEW Energie AG for grid efficiency; Cham Group AG and partners for a renewable energy neighborhood; CLEMAP AG and Otto F...
11
Jun
Reducing Air Travel Key to Climate-Neutral Aviation, Swiss Researchers Say
Category: ESG News
Swiss researchers reveal the challenge of achieving climate-neutral aviation by 2050. Merely switching to sustainable alternatives won't suffice; reducing air travel is essential. ...
18
Jul
Switzerland’s Scorching Summer: Record Heat, Drought, and Environmental Challenges
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's scorching 2022 broke temperature records, leading to drought, glacial melting, and increased heat-related deaths. Water scarcity affected ecosystems and agriculture, ...
24
Oct
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...
05
Dec
Circularity Task Force Launched at COP28 with Holcim as a Key Player
Category: ESG News
Holcim joins the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Circularity Task Force at COP28, driving global efforts toward a circular economy. Closing material loops, advancing climate actio...
15
Jan
BKW’s Landmark Agreement with Butendiek Wind Farm for Green Electricity
Category: Uncategorized
BKW, a Swiss energy company, has made a significant stride in renewable energy by signing a long-term agreement with Germany's Butendiek offshore wind farm. Starting July 2024, BKW...