News
14
May
Ecospeed Makes Carbon Reporting Easier
Category: ESG News
Ecospeed has enhanced its carbon accounting software to easily track Scope 3 emissions. The new feature allows businesses to automatically categorize emissions into 15 types with j...
28
Aug
GraphEnergyTech Secures Funding to Boost Graphene-Based Solar Cells
Category: Uncategorized
Swiss start-up GraphEnergyTech Ltd has raised GBP 1 million in its first equity funding round, led by Aramco's venture arm. Based in Lausanne, GraphEnergyTech develops graphene ele...
12
Apr
Federal Council Approves Report on Carbon Neutral Aviation
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's Federal Council adopts measures for carbon-neutral aviation by 2050. The report emphasizes transitioning to Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) and improving aircraft e...
06
Sep
Swiss Building Program Achieves Record Funding for Energy-Efficient Renovations
Category: ESG News
FOEN reports record demand for energy-efficient renovation grants in 2022. The Building Program, funded by federal and cantonal governments, allocated 425 million CHF, an 18% incre...
30
Apr
Roche launches new diagnostic test for immune response to SARS-CoV-2
Category: ESG News
Roche announces the launch of a new test which supports the better understanding of immune response to SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination.
19
Dec
The role of Women in Business Management in Switzerland
Category: Blog
Switzerland is one of the fastest-growing economies in Europe. It ranks third in the OECD in terms of GDP per capita. It is consistently ranked among the best countries in terms of...
16
Dec
What are the ESG materiality issues in the pharmaceutical sector in Switzerland?
Category: Blog
“The pharmaceutical sector in Switzerland is a major industry, accounting for approximately 7% of GDP, and 35% of manufacturing.” The Swiss pharma business is the largest pharma bu...
14
Nov
Why do pre-IPO companies need to invest in ESG?
Category: Blog
“Environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy is quickly moving from a ‘good’ to a ‘must-have’ strategy for pre-IPO companies preparing to enter the market.” In recent years...
02
Nov
Nestlé Advances Circular Packaging for Sustainability
Category: ESG News
Nestlé's circular packaging innovations have led to a 10.5% reduction in virgin plastics since 2018. By 2025, they aim to cut plastics by two-thirds, achieving remarkable environme...
01
Jan
Switzerland Aims for 10% Solar Share in 2024
Category: ESG News
Switzerland installs more than 1.5 GW of solar power in 2023. According to data released by Swissolar, Switzerland's cumulative solar installed capacity will reach around 6.2 GW by...