News
07
Mar
Empa’s Pioneering Research Converts CO2 into Chemicals
Category: ESG News
Swiss researchers are making strides in transforming CO2 into valuable chemicals, utilizing electricity and innovative catalysts. This sustainable approach, led by Empa's Alessandr...
28
Mar
Repurposing Discarded Smartphones for Sustainable Building Control
Category: ESG News
Empa investigates repurposing old smartphones for energy-efficient building systems, potentially reducing energy consumption by up to 30%. By utilizing discarded smartphones' compu...
08
Apr
SWEET Program Launches Call to Tackle Hard-to-Abate Emissions
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) and the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) have announced a new call for proposals under the SWEET funding program. This initiative...
19
Sep
Swiss start-up Planted is the winner of the “Green Business Award” 2022
Category: ESG News
The plant-based meat producer foodtech company wins the prestigious sustainability award during the Swiss Sustainability Forum 2022.
20
Apr
Zürcher Kantonalbank Highlights Solar Energy’s Potential to Play a Key Role in Switzerland’s Future
Category: ESG News
Solar energy is predicted to play a key role in Switzerland's future energy production. A federal law aims to have over 20% of the country's electricity consumption covered by sola...
22
May
Preserving Switzerland’s Forests: Report Outlines Key Action Steps
Category: ESG News
Swiss forests face climate change challenges: droughts, storms, and pests weaken trees. A recent report emphasizes the need for urgent action to protect forests, promote regenerati...
13
Nov
Swiss Project Successfully Stores Liquefied CO2 in Icelandic Volcanic Rock
Category: ESG News
Swiss DemoUpCARMA project achieves a significant feat, injecting CO2 into Icelandic volcanic rock. It pioneers carbon capture, storing emissions from waste incineration, chemicals,...
21
Dec
ESMA Updates Fund Naming Rules for ESG and Sustainability in EU Markets
Category: ESG News
ESMA updates guidelines for fund names to combat greenwashing, introducing a "transition" category. Stressing an 80% minimum investment for sustainability, Paris-aligned benchmarks...
28
Jun
FOEN Unveils “Go for Impact” Model to Revolutionize Resource Conservation Efforts
Category: ESG News
FOEN introduces "Go for Impact" model, focusing on innovation and collaboration to significantly reduce resource consumption and achieve a sustainable economy.
26
Dec
ABB Partners with Lumin for Sustainable Home Energy Management
Category: ESG News
ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation, is investing in Lumin, a U.S.-based energy management company, to enhance residential energy management in North ...