News
07
Nov
Countdown to Opening of ABB’s Sustainable Center for Power Electronics
Category: ESG News
ABB's global competence center for power electronics nears completion with a 40-million-Swiss Franc investment. The sustainable facility uses groundwater for heating and cooling, f...
09
Nov
Swiss Federal Council Ends Tax Exemption for Electric Vehicles
Category: ESG News
Starting January 1, 2024, electric vehicles will be subject to a 4% automobile tax. This move aims to address tax revenue shortfalls, secure transportation fund deposits, and impro...
13
Nov
Swiss Project Successfully Stores Liquefied CO2 in Icelandic Volcanic Rock
Category: ESG News
Swiss DemoUpCARMA project achieves a significant feat, injecting CO2 into Icelandic volcanic rock. It pioneers carbon capture, storing emissions from waste incineration, chemicals,...
05
Dec
Circularity Task Force Launched at COP28 with Holcim as a Key Player
Category: ESG News
Holcim joins the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Circularity Task Force at COP28, driving global efforts toward a circular economy. Closing material loops, advancing climate actio...
14
Dec
reFuel.ch Consortium Launches for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Switzerland
Category: ESG News
Switzerland takes a giant leap towards sustainable energy with the kickoff of reFuel.ch. Supported by SFOE's SWEET program, the consortium unites academia, industry, and global par...
03
Jan
Cortexia Secures Funding to Expand Environmental Tech
Category: ESG News
Cortexia secures CHF 2.35 million for international growth in sustainable urban management. Renowned for AI-powered solutions, they've improved cleanliness and reduced environmenta...
16
Jan
Edisun Power Invests in Large-Scale Solar Projects for Sustainable Growth
Category: Uncategorized
Edisun Power Europe AG is expanding its renewable energy footprint by acquiring three large-scale solar projects in Spain with a total capacity of 941 MW. This strategic move, invo...
22
Jan
BKW Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio with New Swedish Wind Farms
Category: Uncategorized
Swiss company BKW acquires three new wind farms in Sweden, enhancing renewable energy efforts. With 19 turbines and a 125MW capacity, these farms will produce 330GWh annually, demo...
19
Feb
AELER Technologies Innovates Sustainable Shipping Solutions
Category: ESG News
AELER Technologies is transforming logistics with its innovative, sustainable shipping containers. These advanced containers are designed to be more efficient, durable, and suitabl...
27
Feb
SIX Introduces SME Green Assessment Tool
Category: ESG News
SIX partners with Greenomy to launch a new tool that helps banks evaluate the sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This solution aims to streamline the proc...