News
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 ...
12
Sep
ABB Strengthens Wind Energy Portfolio Through Strategic Partnership with Clean Energy Startup
Category: ESG News
ABB has acquired a minority stake in WindESCo, a clean energy start-up specializing in wind turbine analytics. This strategic partnership enhances ABB's wind energy offerings and d...
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...
22
Jan
BKW Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio with New Swedish Wind Farms
Category: Uncategorized
Swiss company BKW acquires three new wind farms in Sweden, enhancing renewable energy efforts. With 19 turbines and a 125MW capacity, these farms will produce 330GWh annually, demo...
29
Aug
Swiss Federal Council Responds to European Court’s Ruling on Climate Protection
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Council reviewed the European Court of Human Rights ruling on climate protection, affirming Switzerland's commitment to the Council of Europe. It considers Switze...
12
Dec
New ESG Evaluation Method for Swiss Real Estate Funds
Category: ESG News
Lausanne's Center for Risk Management introduces PRESS Scores, transforming ESG evaluation for Swiss real estate funds. Transparent and comprehensive, these scores offer investors ...
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...
10
Jul
Balenciaga Launches Eco-Friendly Sneakers Made from Bananatex
Category: ESG News
Balenciaga has launched a limited-edition Triple S sneaker made from Bananatex, a natural, circular, and plastic-free material by Swiss company Bananatex AG. Developed by Zurich-ba...
05
Aug
New Platform for Investing in Tokenized Forests and Carbon Credits
Category: ESG News
Concordium partners with Upwood.io to offer a user-friendly platform for investing in tokenized forests and carbon credits. Using blockchain technology, Upwood.io ensures secure an...
03
Apr
Sun-Ways Installs Solar Panels on Railway Tracks, Pioneering Eco-Innovation
Category: ESG News
Swiss start-up Sun-Ways plans to install solar panels on railway tracks using a removable system, generating 1 TWh of solar energy annually. The firm aims to expand across Europe a...