News
27
Nov
Federal Commission Urges Revision of Swiss Air Quality Standards
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's air quality standards are under review by the Federal Commission for Air Hygiene (FCAH) to align with WHO guidelines, prioritizing public health. Recommendations incl...
13
Feb
Innosuisse Supports smartwindows in Eco-Friendly Innovation
Category: ESG News
Innosuisse is funding smartwindows to boost its eco-friendly innovations. Their classico window, made with 70% recycled materials, has received the eco1 certification. The Window 4...
07
Apr
Holcim Sets New Net-Zero Targets and Invests $2B in CCUS Technology
Category: ESG News
Holcim sets new targets for net-zero emissions, investing $2B in CCUS tech to achieve it. The company also promotes low-carbon building solutions and circular construction to mitig...
31
May
Building a Forest-Positive Future: Barry Callebaut Takes Bold Steps Towards Sustainable Cocoa Production
Category: ESG News
Barry Callebaut, a leading signatory of the Cocoa and Forest Initiative, is committed to combatting cocoa-related deforestation through their CFI 2.0 Action Plan, agroforestry prog...
13
Jun
Switzerland Expands Research on Energy and Climate Issues
Category: ESG News
Switzerland expands funding for research on energy and climate issues. The Federal Council aims to address urgent challenges related to energy security, decarbonization, and sustai...
11
Oct
Unveiling Clay’s Sustainable Construction Potential in Switzerland
Category: ESG News
Swiss researchers are investigating clay as a sustainable and eco-friendly building material to reduce the construction industry's carbon footprint. The study aims to define standa...
30
Oct
Geneva’s Open Quantum Institute to Accelerate Sustainable Solutions
Category: ESG News
The Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) has launched the Open Quantum Institute (OQI). The OQI aims to harness quantum technologies to accelerate progress towards the ...
07
Nov
Countdown to Opening of ABB’s Sustainable Center for Power Electronics
Category: ESG News
ABB's global competence center for power electronics nears completion with a 40-million-Swiss Franc investment. The sustainable facility uses groundwater for heating and cooling, f...
31
Mar
Baloise Expands Its Sustainable Mobility Ecosystem With a New Investment
Category: ESG News
Swiss insurance company, Baloise, has invested in TRONITY, a data-driven solution that provides electric vehicle users with transparent and comprehensive information about the cost...
18
May
Switzerland Contributes CHF 750 Million Loan to IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Trust, Advancing Climate Action
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's Federal Council approves a CHF 750 million loan to the IMF's Resilience and Sustainability Trust. The loan will support climate action and sustainability efforts, ena...