News
01
Aug
Swiss Solar Project Faces Setbacks, Forced to Scale Back
Category: ESG News
Swiss solar project reduces clean energy plans due to avalanche risks and grid connection issues. Environmental challenges hinder ambitious solar projects in Switzerland.
25
Sep
Holcim and Bloomberg Media Report on Global Circular Economy Progress
Category: ESG News
Zurich, led by a circular economy mandate, ranks 5th globally in the transition to circularity, according to Holcim and Bloomberg Media.
16
Nov
Innovation Alert: Water-Based Batteries Poised to Transform Urban Power
Category: ESG News
Empa researcher David Reber is revolutionizing urban energy storage. His innovative approach combines water-based flow batteries with solid materials, addressing their low energy d...
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...
03
Jul
Messer Schweiz AG Unveils Quiet, Innovative Hydrogen Filling Station in Lenzburg
Category: ESG News
Messer Schweiz AG launched a groundbreaking hydrogen filling station in Lenzburg, featuring a quiet, vibration-free operation. This innovative station uses waste heat instead of el...
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...
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 ...
14
Sep
Educational Publication on Sustainability Takes Root in Switzerland
Category: ESG News
FOEN collaborates with students, backed by the Swiss National Science Foundation, V-Zug, and SWICO, to develop an educational publication on the circular economy. Harnessing youthf...
04
Apr
Bachem Receives Platinum Medal for Sustainable Business Practices from EcoVadis
Category: ESG News
Swiss biotech Bachem received a platinum medal from EcoVadis for sustainable practices, elevating it to the top 1% in its sector. EcoVadis evaluates companies' sustainability perfo...
06
Apr
The IMF Acknowledged the Authorities’ Decisive Action with Regard to the Takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS
Category: ESG News
IMF's assessment of Switzerland's economy shows resilience in a challenging environment, but slow growth and high inflation are predicted for 2023. Switzerland's appropriate polici...