News
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 ...
01
Sep
WWF Report Highlights Urgent Water Crisis
Category: ESG News
WWF, a Swiss-based organization, issues a stark warning in a new report, revealing the enormous economic value of global water resources at US$58 trillion. It highlights the urgent...
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...
09
Jan
Swiss Researchers Build on CO2 to Transform Concrete Industry
Category: Uncategorized
Empa's Concrete & Asphalt lab pioneers CO2-neutral concrete with biochar integration. Researchers aim for CO2-neutral or even CO2-negative outcomes by replacing traditional aggrega...
18
Sep
Swiss FDFA Renews Support for Water and Sanitation Consortium
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) continues to support the Swiss Water and Sanitation Consortium (SWSC) with a 12 million Swiss franc budget for 2023-2027. SWS...
07
Nov
Autoneum’s Re-Liner Technology Advances as Finalist for 2023 PACE Award
Category: ESG News
Autoneum's Re-Liner tech, using recycled materials from car bumpers, is a finalist for the 2023 PACE Award. This innovation transforms waste into lightweight, durable wheelhouse ou...
03
Jan
Möckli Beton Breaks CO2 Storage Record in Neustark Facility
Category: ESG News
Möckli Beton AG, located in Thurgau, employed Neustark's technology to store an impressive 200 tons of CO2 in its recycled construction materials in under three months.
28
Feb
Empa’s Green Packaging Breakthrough
Category: ESG News
Swiss scientists have turned beer brewing leftovers into an eco-friendly packaging material. This innovative approach not only recycles waste but could also revolutionize food pack...
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...
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...