News
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Jun
Mycosuisse and Eoc Energy Ocean Win AKS Environment Award
Category: ESG News
The Albert Koechlin Foundation (AKS) awarded the 2024 Environment Award to mycosuisse and eoc energy ocean, each receiving 40,000 Swiss francs. Mycosuisse, based in Lucerne, uses f...
26
Jun
Federal Council Backs New Green Finance Rules
Category: ESG News
On 19 June 2024, the Federal Council reviewed new self-regulatory rules by Swiss financial organizations to combat greenwashing. These rules align with the Council's 2022 stance on...
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...
14
Aug
Novae Restauration SA Joins Swiss Pact to Slash Food Waste, Aiming for Sustainable Future
Category: ESG News
Novae Restauration SA joins Swiss cross-sector effort to combat food waste, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 12.3. Commitment fosters collaboration, sustainability, and r...
21
Sep
Exploring Energy Storage Solutions for Sustainable Energy Transition
Category: ESG News
Swiss researchers explore a power-to-hydrogen-to-power system's potential for storing surplus electricity sustainably. While it can balance seasonal energy gaps, cost and emissions...
18
Dec
Swiss Investor responsAbility Pledges $500M for Green Tech
Category: ESG News
Swiss impact investor responsAbility launches a $500 million climate investment strategy for Asia. Focused on clean tech sectors, the initiative aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 10 ...
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...
25
Apr
FOEN’s 2024 Report Highlights Switzerland’s Fiscal Challenge
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's latest "2024 fiscal sustainability report" highlights long-term financial challenges due to ageing and climate protection.
17
May
Sphaira Innovation Acquires Playmob to Boost Climate Gaming
Category: ESG News
Sphaira Innovation has acquired Playmob, a London-based video gaming market insights specialist. This merger combines Playmob with Sphaira's PlanetPlay, the first marketplace for c...
14
Dec
reFuel.ch Consortium Launches for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Switzerland
Category: ESG News
Switzerland takes a giant leap towards sustainable energy with the kickoff of reFuel.ch. Supported by SFOE's SWEET program, the consortium unites academia, industry, and global par...