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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...
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...
26
Oct
Efforts to Combat Greenwashing Strengthened
Category: ESG News
Efforts against greenwashing strengthen as the Swiss Federal Department of Finance (FDF) implements Federal Council's guidelines to prevent misleading environmental claims in finan...
28
Jun
Swiss Government Plans to Broaden Corporate Sustainability Reports
Category: ESG News
Switzerland is set to align its sustainability reporting standards with the EU, expanding mandatory disclosures for companies. The new rules will increase the number of firms requi...
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...
11
Apr
Natural Catastrophes Become The Largest Driver Of Insurance Losses According to Swiss Re
Category: ESG News
Swiss Re warns of increasing natural catastrophes due to climate change, urbanization, and growing populations. Half of the $125bn insured losses in 2022 were from Hurricane Ian. U...
15
Mar
Glencore Bolsters Li-Cycle with $75 Million Investment
Category: ESG News
Glencore, the Swiss commodity trader, extends $75 million to Li-Cycle, a Canadian battery recycler. This further cements their partnership in sustainable battery materials. Li-Cycl...
07
Aug
Swiss Hydrological Yearbook Exposes Impact of Climate Change on Water Systems
Category: ESG News
Newly released, Switzerland's Hydrological Yearbook by FOEN highlights a year of extremes. Heatwaves, droughts, and glacial losses affected water levels and discharge quantities. T...
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
Aug
Climeworks’ Orca Plant Earns First AAA Rating from BeZero Carbon
Category: ESG News
Climeworks' Orca plant in Iceland has received the first-ever AAA rating from BeZero Carbon, a London-based carbon credit rating agency. This recognition marks the highest rating i...