News
20
Feb
New Model Aids Swiss Companies in Cutting Energy Costs
Category: ESG News
The Servetia initiative by BASE and E4S introduces an innovative Energy Efficiency-as-a-Service model in Switzerland, allowing businesses to enhance energy efficiency without ownin...
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...
16
Jun
Switzerland’s Microplastic Pollution in Water Bodies: Empa Researchers Develop a Nationwide Model
Category: ESG News
Swiss researchers have developed a model to calculate microplastic concentrations in water bodies. Annually, 14,000 tons of plastic enter Swiss soil and water, with around 15 tons ...
12
Jul
CO2 Statistics: Emissions Show Decrease
Category: ESG News
2022 CO2 emissions in Switzerland showed a slight decrease in transportation sources and a more significant decrease in heating emissions. Improved energy efficiency and increased ...
13
Jul
Hydrological Measuring Stations Awarded by the WMO
Category: ESG News
Swiss hydrological measuring stations in Thur-Andelfingen, Birs-Münchenstein, and Sitter-Appenzell were designated as "Centennial Observing Stations" by the WMO, recognizing their ...
30
Aug
Breakthrough: Innovative Coated Mesh Turns Fog into Clean Water while Combating Pollution
Category: ESG News
Swiss scientists unveil a coated mesh that gathers fog, producing clean water while neutralizing pollutants. This breakthrough method offers hope for water-scarce areas plagued by ...
28
Sep
Swiss Industries Take Strides in Battling Water Pollution
Category: ESG News
FOEN, featured in Magazine « l’environnement », addresses industrial wastewater challenges in Switzerland. Despite regulations, pollutants persist, with pharmaceutical and chemical...
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...
09
Jan
Swiss Researchers Build on CO2 to Transform Concrete Industry
Category: Uncategorized
Empa's Concrete & Asphalt lab pioneers CO2-neutral concrete with biochar integration. Researchers aim for CO2-neutral or even CO2-negative outcomes by replacing traditional aggrega...
04
Apr
Swiss Government Supports Measures to Limit Environmental Appeals
Category: Uncategorized
The Federal Council has addressed proposals to restrict environmental organization complaints on smaller residential buildings within construction zones under the Nature and Homela...