News
16
Jul
Novartis is committed to become plastic neutral by 2030
Category: ESG News
By the end of World War I, Emerson’s annual sales approach $3 million dollars. Under the leadership, the company expands into a new.
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...
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...
01
May
UniSieve Raises $5.5M to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Chemical and Plastics Manufacturing
Category: ESG News
Swiss start-up, UniSieve, raised $5.5m to reduce carbon emissions by developing innovative technology that separates CO2 from gases produced during manufacturing, with the potentia...
22
Jun
Switzerland Takes a Stand: Banning Illegally Harvested Timber to Protect Climate and Biodiversity
Category: ESG News
Switzerland has joined countries banning illegally harvested timber to combat deforestation and biodiversity loss. The new Timber Trade Ordinance (TTO) makes it illegal to place su...
05
Apr
Helbling’s Sustainable Solution to Microplastic Pollution
Category: ESG News
Helbling pioneers solutions to combat microplastic pollution. The company develop an innovative filter cleaning process, extending filter lifespan by 100 times. With a focus on sus...
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.
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...
02
Aug
Swiss Pilot Program Tackles Climate Change Consequences Head-On
Category: ESG News
FOEN launches a pioneering pilot program to combat climate change consequences. From cooling urban facades to resilient vineyards, Switzerland's innovative solutions address the su...
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...