News
20
Apr
Zürcher Kantonalbank Highlights Solar Energy’s Potential to Play a Key Role in Switzerland’s Future
Category: ESG News
Solar energy is predicted to play a key role in Switzerland's future energy production. A federal law aims to have over 20% of the country's electricity consumption covered by sola...
08
Jul
Earth Overshoot Day Alert: Switzerland Hits Milestone on May 13
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's over-consumption of natural resources is highlighted as Earth Overshoot Day is announced on August 2. The country reached its own Overshoot Day on May 13, demonstrati...
14
Jul
Climate Change and Security: State Secretary Represents Switzerland at the Ministerial OSCE Climate Conference in Vienna
Category: ESG News
Switzerland aims to enhance sustainable mobility programs. Climate change's security impact is discussed at the OSCE Climate Conference, emphasizing collaboration and early warning...
19
Jul
Mitigating Climate Change: PSI’s Analysis of 4,000 Scenarios
Category: ESG News
PSI researchers analyze 4,000 scenarios to identify effective climate change mitigation measures. The study aids in achieving net-zero emissions targets and informs decision-making...
17
Oct
Meeting the Global Food Challenge by 2050
Category: ESG News
Scientists, including EPFL researchers, tackle the challenge of feeding 10 billion people by 2050 amid conflicts and climate change. Emphasizing sustainable solutions, they explore...
07
Nov
Countdown to Opening of ABB’s Sustainable Center for Power Electronics
Category: ESG News
ABB's global competence center for power electronics nears completion with a 40-million-Swiss Franc investment. The sustainable facility uses groundwater for heating and cooling, f...
14
Dec
reFuel.ch Consortium Launches for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Switzerland
Category: ESG News
Switzerland takes a giant leap towards sustainable energy with the kickoff of reFuel.ch. Supported by SFOE's SWEET program, the consortium unites academia, industry, and global par...
27
Mar
Sparrow Analytics EUR 2 Million for Urban Environmental Monitoring
Category: ESG News
Vaud-based Sparrow Analytics recently secured EUR 2 million in seed funding to advance its mission in urban environmental monitoring. With a focus on sustainability, the company ai...
04
Apr
Swiss Government Supports Measures to Limit Environmental Appeals
Category: Uncategorized
The Federal Council has addressed proposals to restrict environmental organization complaints on smaller residential buildings within construction zones under the Nature and Homela...
14
Aug
Swiss Companies Cut CO2 Emissions by 8.9% Over Two Years
Category: Uncategorized
Large Swiss companies have reduced their CO2 emissions by 8.9% over the past two years, according to a recent survey. The 20 largest Swiss firms emitted 81 million tonnes of CO2 in...