News
24
Oct
ETH Zurich and Empa Enhance Recycled Concrete, Lowering Environmental Impact
Category: ESG News
Empa researchers, in collaboration with ETH Zurich, are accelerating carbonation in concr.ete production to absorb CO2. Results show recycled concrete granules with increased stren...
06
Nov
Bucher Industries’ Commitment to Reducing CO2 – One Solar Panel at a Time
Category: ESG News
Swiss engineering group, Bucher Industries, applauds Bucher Municipal's significant sustainability achievement. With 1,422 solar panels, they've cut energy consumption by 17-20%, a...
15
Nov
Nespresso Capsules Upcycled in the Extraordinary Jacket
Category: ESG News
Swiss Ingenuity Unveils "Extraordinary Jacket": HeiQ, Mammut, and Nespresso's collaborative effort brings forth an innovative, lightweight insulating jacket. Crafted from recycled ...
28
Mar
Repurposing Discarded Smartphones for Sustainable Building Control
Category: ESG News
Empa investigates repurposing old smartphones for energy-efficient building systems, potentially reducing energy consumption by up to 30%. By utilizing discarded smartphones' compu...
01
May
Mammut’s pilot project in Switzerland improves CO2 footprint
Category: ESG News
Mammut and the climate NGO Protect Our Winters Switzerland (POW) completed the joint pilot project «Close the Loop». Together they gave climbing ropes a new life.
05
Oct
Kuehne+Nagel’s Revolutionary Logistics Breakthrough
Category: ESG News
Kuehne+Nagel introduces Book & Claim for HVO, expanding sustainable logistics solutions. The initiative aligns with their commitment to emission reduction, offering customers in Eu...
26
Dec
ABB Partners with Lumin for Sustainable Home Energy Management
Category: ESG News
ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation, is investing in Lumin, a U.S.-based energy management company, to enhance residential energy management in North ...
28
Dec
Zizania Biobotanica Honored for Eco-Friendly Product Innovations
Category: ESG News
Zizania Biobotanica, a Swiss company, receives the Prix Cohésion & Solidarité Lémanique for eco-friendly cosmetics in Lake Geneva. Using upcycled plant by-products from Zollinger b...
12
Jan
SEK Mättmi Project with Hybridbox Technology Recognized with Watt d’Or Energy Award
Category: Uncategorized
The Swiss Federal Office of Energy has awarded the Watt d'Or prize to the SEK Mättmi project, featuring the innovative Hybridbox energy center. This project at a Zurich school demo...
14
Feb
Empa and wst21 Shed Light on Environmental Impact of Vehicle Tires
Category: ESG News
Empa and wst21 researchers reveal vehicle tires as a major source of microplastics, with tire wear contributing significantly to environmental pollution in Switzerland. Addressing ...