News
12
Sep
ABB Strengthens Wind Energy Portfolio Through Strategic Partnership with Clean Energy Startup
Category: ESG News
ABB has acquired a minority stake in WindESCo, a clean energy start-up specializing in wind turbine analytics. This strategic partnership enhances ABB's wind energy offerings and d...
27
Sep
Switzerland’s Eco-Friendly Currency: “Wind Power” Coin Hits Market
Category: ESG News
Swissmint, in collaboration with FOEN, releases the "Wind Power" silver coin, completing the "Energy of the Future" series. This coin spotlights renewable energy's importance, espe...
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...
12
Feb
Sirius Aviation AG Launches World’s First Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft Engine
Category: ESG News
Sirius Aviation AG has introduced the first hydrogen-electric engine for jets. This innovation, developed with BMW Group Designworks and Sauber Group F1, promises zero-emission fli...
13
Feb
Innosuisse Supports smartwindows in Eco-Friendly Innovation
Category: ESG News
Innosuisse is funding smartwindows to boost its eco-friendly innovations. Their classico window, made with 70% recycled materials, has received the eco1 certification. The Window 4...
11
Mar
Swiss Airlines and Lufthansa Group Partner with Climeworks for Carbon Removal
Category: ESG News
Swiss Airlines and Lufthansa Group have teamed up with Zurich-based start-up Climeworks to pioneer carbon dioxide removal technology. Climeworks utilizes innovative direct air capt...
19
Mar
Switzerland Advocates Sustainable Food Systems at 2024 Geneva Forum
Category: ESG News
Switzerland emphasizes sustainable food systems at the 2024 Geneva Forum. Representatives from 30+ UN member states convened to address challenges in implementing the 2030 Sustaina...
26
Apr
OceanSafe & CHT Team Up for Eco-Friendly Polyester Solutions
Category: ESG News
OceanSafe and CHT have collaborated to develop eco-friendly polyester textiles using OceanSafe's biodegradable fiber, naNea. The partnership introduces sustainable dyeing and finis...
13
Jun
RepRisk Launches New ESG Due Diligence Scores
Category: ESG News
RepRisk has introduced Due Diligence Scores, assessing ESG risks like biodiversity and human rights on a 0-100 scale. These scores offer transparent, ready-to-use metrics for banks...
02
Jul
Federal Council Opens CO2 Ordinance for Public Input
Category: ESG News
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...