News
13
Jun
Switzerland Expands Research on Energy and Climate Issues
Category: ESG News
Switzerland expands funding for research on energy and climate issues. The Federal Council aims to address urgent challenges related to energy security, decarbonization, and sustai...
06
Jul
Swiss Federal Council Proposes Measures to Strengthen Sustainable Mobility Programs
Category: ESG News
Swiss Federal Council proposes five measures to enhance existing sustainable mobility funding programs, including an online platform for funding information and regular theme revie...
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.
22
Nov
ABB Secures €500 Million EIB Financing for Sustainable Electrification Advancements
Category: ESG News
ABB secures €500 million EIB financing for cutting-edge sustainable electrification projects, driving the energy transition in Europe. The funding supports next-gen electrical solu...
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...
08
Feb
Sustainable Medtech: A Leap Forward with Helbling
Category: ESG News
Helbling is creating self-powered devices that could render batteries obsolete. This innovation aims for more efficient medical implants, reducing surgeries and healthcare costs th...
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...
04
Jun
Swiss Federal Council Updates Environmental Regulations
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Council has approved changes to four environmental regulations, including the Contaminated Sites Ordinance and Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance. Key updates allo...
22
Mar
Impact Acoustic Wins iF Design Award 2024 for Sustainable Acoustic Material
Category: ESG News
Swiss company Impact Acoustic wins the prestigious iF Design Award 2024 for its Archisonic Cotton acoustic material. Made from recycled cotton cellulose, it's the first fully circu...
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...