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23 Apr
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Swiss Retailer Denner to Source Renewable Energy from Agrivoltaic Plant
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Denner partners with Romande Energie to source electricity from a new agrivoltaic plant in Conthey, Switzerland. The plant, set to generate 600 MWh annually, will power 240 househo...
11 Jul
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New Measures for Sustainable Soil Use in Switzerland
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The Swiss Federal Council has published a report on the impacts of the Swiss Soil Strategy. Approved in 2020, the strategy aims for sustainable soil use by 2050. The report highlig...
08 Aug
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Liebherr and Fortescue Partner for Zero-Emission Mining
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Fortescue and Liebherr have partnered to develop zero-emission mining haul trucks. This collaboration will integrate green power technologies from Fortescue Future Industries and W...
28 Mar
Switzerland Leads the UN Water Conference that Results in Action Agenda
Switzerland Leads the UN Water Conference that Results in Action Agenda
Category: ESG News
Switzerland played a key part in the UN Water Conference in New York, which resulted in an action agenda to advance clean and accessible water for all. The Swiss delegation highlig...
06 Apr
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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...
31 May
agroforestry
Building a Forest-Positive Future: Barry Callebaut Takes Bold Steps Towards Sustainable Cocoa Production
Category: ESG News
Barry Callebaut, a leading signatory of the Cocoa and Forest Initiative, is committed to combatting cocoa-related deforestation through their CFI 2.0 Action Plan, agroforestry prog...
14 Jun
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Swiss Voters Set to Decide on Climate and Innovation Act, Shaping Sustainable Future
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Switzerland is set to vote on the Climate and Innovation Act on June 18, 2023. The act aims to reduce fossil fuel consumption, promote energy efficiency, and support climate-friend...
21 Jun
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Switzerland Takes a Stand Against Urban Heatwaves with Innovative Solutions
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Swiss cities and cantons participate in the "Adaptation to Climate Change" pilot program, supported by the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN). They explore urban planning gu...
13 Jul
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Hydrological Measuring Stations Awarded by the WMO
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Swiss hydrological measuring stations in Thur-Andelfingen, Birs-Münchenstein, and Sitter-Appenzell were designated as "Centennial Observing Stations" by the WMO, recognizing their ...
26 Jul
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Switzerland Leads the Way in Transboundary Water Management at the UN Summit
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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...