News
09
May
EPFL Start-Up NovaMea Receives $3.2 Million Funding
Category: ESG News
Swiss cleantech start-up NovaMea has raised USD 3.2 million to advance its green hydrogen production technology. Founded at EPFL, NovaMea specializes in anion exchange membrane ele...
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...
07
Oct
Swiss Re study estimates over USD 270 trillion in investments needed to meet 2050 climate targets
Category: ESG News
Swiss Re study tracks progress on decarbonising the economy. It shows a climate investment gap of more than USD 270 trillion in the energy, transport, buildings and industry sector...
10
Apr
Helvetia Environnement Group Achieves B Corp Certification and Aims for CO2 Neutrality by 2025
Category: ESG News
Helvetia Environnement Group has received B Corp certification for their sustainable practices and aims to become carbon neutral by 2025. They have invested in waste management, re...
25
Apr
Federal Council Approves Report on Combustible Waste and Recycling in Switzerland
Category: ESG News
Federal Council of Switzerland approved a report fulfilling a postulate for more recycling and less incineration. It acknowledges the progress made by private sector initiatives bu...
08
May
Driving Towards a Greener Future: Swiss Report Highlights Benefits of Electric Cars and Renewable Energy
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) released a report highlighting the impact of different car powertrain types on the environment. The report suggests that ele...
10
May
Swiss Government Aims for a Wasteless Future with New Circular Economy Report
Category: ESG News
The Swiss government has released a report outlining potential actions to improve the country's circular economy. Despite success in recycling 3.2 million tonnes of waste, resource...
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...
26
Jul
Switzerland Leads the Way in Transboundary Water Management at the UN Summit
Category: ESG News
Switzerland highlights transboundary water management for sustainable development and peace at the UN's 2023 High-level Political Forum. The country's expertise and initiatives pla...
27
Jul
Swiss Solar Railway Project Hits Obstacles
Category: ESG News
Swiss solar railway project to install panels on tracks for alternative energy production is stopped by transport ministry, citing maintenance challenges and potential train delays...