News
25
Jun
Hotelplan and #tide Partner for Ocean Cleanup
Category: ESG News
Tide Ocean (#tide) in Lengnau, Bern, teams up with Swiss tour operator Hotelplan to fight ocean plastic pollution. Hotelplan supports #tide’s efforts in Thailand, focusing on the R...
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...
11
Jun
Reducing Air Travel Key to Climate-Neutral Aviation, Swiss Researchers Say
Category: ESG News
Swiss researchers reveal the challenge of achieving climate-neutral aviation by 2050. Merely switching to sustainable alternatives won't suffice; reducing air travel is essential. ...
12
Jun
Switzerland Elected to ECOSOC for 2025–26 Term
Category: ESG News
Switzerland has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2025–26 term. This marks Switzerland's fourth term on ECOSOC, focusing on sustainabl...
09
Jul
Alpiq Sells Swiss Rooftop Solar Portfolio
Category: ESG News
Alpiq, a Swiss power producer, has sold its 5.5-MWp rooftop photovoltaic portfolio to PS Panneaux Solaires SA, focusing on core operations and renewable energy integration. The ins...
26
Mar
Daylight Saving Time Can Reduce Cooling Energy Consumption in Office Buildings, Finds New Study by Empa Researchers
Category: ESG News
A recent study by researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has found that daylight-saving time can contribute to climate protection...
04
Apr
Bachem Receives Platinum Medal for Sustainable Business Practices from EcoVadis
Category: ESG News
Swiss biotech Bachem received a platinum medal from EcoVadis for sustainable practices, elevating it to the top 1% in its sector. EcoVadis evaluates companies' sustainability perfo...
11
Apr
Natural Catastrophes Become The Largest Driver Of Insurance Losses According to Swiss Re
Category: ESG News
Swiss Re warns of increasing natural catastrophes due to climate change, urbanization, and growing populations. Half of the $125bn insured losses in 2022 were from Hurricane Ian. U...
17
Apr
Switzerland’s New Diesel Emissions Control Method Promises to Reduce Harmful Pollutants
Category: ESG News
Switzerland has adopted a new diesel emissions control method that uses a combination of catalytic converters and filters to reduce harmful pollutants. The new technology is highly...
24
Apr
Logitech Recognized as a Supplier Engagement Leader for its Climate Change Mitigation Efforts
Category: ESG News
Logitech has been recognized as a Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP for actively working with suppliers to mitigate climate change across their value chain. The company aims to ach...