News
18
Sep
Swiss Climate Scores: Will they bite?
Category: Opinions & Analyses
In order to establish Switzerland’s position as an international leader of credible climate transparency, the Federal Council launched the Swiss Climate Scores in June 2022.
12
Jun
Lombard Odier and Systemiq Join Forces to Launch Innovative Sustainable Investment Platform, holistiQ Investment Partners
Category: ESG News
Lombard Odier and Systemiq have partnered to launch holistiQ Investment Partners, a sustainable investing platform. It combines LOIM's asset management expertise with Systemiq's kn...
19
Dec
Nestlé Commits to Green Shipping for a Cleaner Tomorrow
Category: ESG News
Nestlé embraces sustainability, shifting 50% of global shipping to eco-friendly alternatives in collaboration with major shipping leaders. Using waste-derived solutions, the compan...
11
Apr
Swiss Government Plans New Taxation Policy for Electric Vehicles Starting in 2024
Category: ESG News
Switzerland plans to impose an automobile import tax on electric cars starting in 2024 to generate revenue for road maintenance and infrastructure projects. The tax exemption for e...
01
Jan
Switzerland Aims for 10% Solar Share in 2024
Category: ESG News
Switzerland installs more than 1.5 GW of solar power in 2023. According to data released by Swissolar, Switzerland's cumulative solar installed capacity will reach around 6.2 GW by...
12
Feb
Sirius Aviation AG Launches World’s First Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft Engine
Category: ESG News
Sirius Aviation AG has introduced the first hydrogen-electric engine for jets. This innovation, developed with BMW Group Designworks and Sauber Group F1, promises zero-emission fli...
27
Feb
SIX Introduces SME Green Assessment Tool
Category: ESG News
SIX partners with Greenomy to launch a new tool that helps banks evaluate the sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This solution aims to streamline the proc...
18
Oct
CO₂ Removal Breakthrough: Holcim Partners with neustark
Category: ESG News
Holcim invests in neustark, a cleantech startup pioneering CO₂ removal from construction materials. Neustark's innovative technology captures and permanently stores carbon during c...
20
May
Climeworks Opens Carbon Capture Plant in Iceland
Category: ESG News
Climeworks has activated Mammoth in Iceland, now the world's largest carbon capture facility. It's designed to remove 36,000 tons of CO2 annually, leveraging geothermal energy for ...
09
Nov
Swiss Federal Council Ends Tax Exemption for Electric Vehicles
Category: ESG News
Starting January 1, 2024, electric vehicles will be subject to a 4% automobile tax. This move aims to address tax revenue shortfalls, secure transportation fund deposits, and impro...