News
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 ...
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 ...
03
Jul
43rd Session of FAO Conference: Switzerland to Discuss Global Food and Agriculture Situation
Category: ESG News, Uncategorized
Switzerland actively contributes to the 43rd FAO Conference (1-7 July 2023), shaping priorities in managing water resources for improved food security and sustainable food systems,...
19
Jul
Mitigating Climate Change: PSI’s Analysis of 4,000 Scenarios
Category: ESG News
PSI researchers analyze 4,000 scenarios to identify effective climate change mitigation measures. The study aids in achieving net-zero emissions targets and informs decision-making...
28
Dec
Zizania Biobotanica Honored for Eco-Friendly Product Innovations
Category: ESG News
Zizania Biobotanica, a Swiss company, receives the Prix Cohésion & Solidarité Lémanique for eco-friendly cosmetics in Lake Geneva. Using upcycled plant by-products from Zollinger b...
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...
22
Apr
H2-HUB Schweiz Aims to Boost Switzerland’s Hydrogen Production
Category: ESG News
Basel is set to become Switzerland's hydrogen hub with the launch of H2-HUB Schweiz. Founded in February, the association aims to produce green hydrogen using solar, hydroelectric,...
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...
26
Mar
Daylight Saving Time Can Reduce Cooling Energy Consumption in Office Buildings, Finds New Study by Empa Researchers
Category: ESG News
A recent study by researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has found that daylight-saving time can contribute to climate protection...
17
Apr
Switzerland’s New Diesel Emissions Control Method Promises to Reduce Harmful Pollutants
Category: ESG News
Switzerland has adopted a new diesel emissions control method that uses a combination of catalytic converters and filters to reduce harmful pollutants. The new technology is highly...