News
10
Aug
FOEN Study Exposes European River Biodiversity Stagnation, Urgent Conservation Measures Required
Category: ESG News
FOEN's study highlights European river biodiversity's positive growth till 2010, followed by stagnation. Urgent action is advised to counter pollution, climate change, and invasive...
27
Sep
Switzerland’s Eco-Friendly Currency: “Wind Power” Coin Hits Market
Category: ESG News
Swissmint, in collaboration with FOEN, releases the "Wind Power" silver coin, completing the "Energy of the Future" series. This coin spotlights renewable energy's importance, espe...
05
Dec
Circularity Task Force Launched at COP28 with Holcim as a Key Player
Category: ESG News
Holcim joins the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Circularity Task Force at COP28, driving global efforts toward a circular economy. Closing material loops, advancing climate actio...
28
Aug
GraphEnergyTech Secures Funding to Boost Graphene-Based Solar Cells
Category: Uncategorized
Swiss start-up GraphEnergyTech Ltd has raised GBP 1 million in its first equity funding round, led by Aramco's venture arm. Based in Lausanne, GraphEnergyTech develops graphene ele...
07
Oct
Swiss Re study estimates over USD 270 trillion in investments needed to meet 2050 climate targets
Category: ESG News
Swiss Re study tracks progress on decarbonising the economy. It shows a climate investment gap of more than USD 270 trillion in the energy, transport, buildings and industry sector...
07
Feb
Rheiazymes Among Top 20 in Europe’s Green Alley Award
Category: ESG News
Zurich-based Rheiazymes has earned a spot in the top 20 of the Green Alley Award, highlighting its groundbreaking work in recycling mixed fabric textiles. Their innovative use of e...
15
Jun
Switzerland Takes Step Towards Sustainable Chemicals Management at International Conference
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's Federal Council approved the negotiating mandate for the country's delegation at the fifth international Conference on Chemicals Management. The aim is to establish a...
03
Jul
43rd Session of FAO Conference: Switzerland to Discuss Global Food and Agriculture Situation
Category: ESG News, Uncategorized
Switzerland actively contributes to the 43rd FAO Conference (1-7 July 2023), shaping priorities in managing water resources for improved food security and sustainable food systems,...
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...
31
Jul
Switzerland’s Landscape Preservation in Focus: Swiss Foundation for Landscape Conservation Analysis
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's landscape conservation advances in the past decade face challenges due to parliamentary decisions on rapid renewable energy development, as warned by the Swiss Founda...