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28
Mar
Switzerland Leads the UN Water Conference that Results in Action Agenda
Category: ESG News
Switzerland played a key part in the UN Water Conference in New York, which resulted in an action agenda to advance clean and accessible water for all. The Swiss delegation highlig...
29
Mar
Greenpeace Switzerland Calls for Protection of the Deep Sea at an International Investor Conference in Zurich
Category: ESG News
Greenpeace activists in Switzerland called for the protection of the deep sea ecosystem at an investor conference in Zurich. The group is concerned that commercial exploitation of ...
21
Jun
Switzerland Takes a Stand Against Urban Heatwaves with Innovative Solutions
Category: ESG News
Swiss cities and cantons participate in the "Adaptation to Climate Change" pilot program, supported by the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN). They explore urban planning gu...
07
Sep
Switzerland and Climate Change: A Data Insight
Category: ESG News
Discover vital climate insights! Eurostat's latest data section offers key info on climate change, including Switzerland's impact. From emissions to freshwater resources, gain insi...
13
Dec
Nitrogen Overload Threatens Swiss Forests, FOEN Reports
Category: ESG News
Swiss forests are under threat as excessive nitrogen levels surge, impacting 90% of wooded areas. Human activities, particularly in agriculture and industry, contribute significant...
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...
05
Apr
Helbling’s Sustainable Solution to Microplastic Pollution
Category: ESG News
Helbling pioneers solutions to combat microplastic pollution. The company develop an innovative filter cleaning process, extending filter lifespan by 100 times. With a focus on sus...
23
Apr
Swiss Retailer Denner to Source Renewable Energy from Agrivoltaic Plant
Category: ESG News
Denner partners with Romande Energie to source electricity from a new agrivoltaic plant in Conthey, Switzerland. The plant, set to generate 600 MWh annually, will power 240 househo...
28
Aug
GraphEnergyTech Secures Funding to Boost Graphene-Based Solar Cells
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Swiss start-up GraphEnergyTech Ltd has raised GBP 1 million in its first equity funding round, led by Aramco's venture arm. Based in Lausanne, GraphEnergyTech develops graphene ele...
12
Mar
Switzerland’s Fintech Sector Sees Record Growth Amid Sustainability Focus
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's fintech sector achieved a record 11% growth, totaling 483 companies by the close of 2023, as per Lucerne University's latest study. Fintech entities emphasizing susta...