News
26
Mar
Barry Callebaut and Nestlé Jointly Roll Out Agroforestry Project
Category: ESG News
Nestlé and Barry Callebaut, o Belgian-Swiss cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer, have made a significant agreement to expand agroforestry in cocoa-growing areas. This long-t...
25
Jan
L’Oréal Acquires Water-Saving Tech Company Gjosa
Category: ESG News
L'Oréal acquires Swiss start-up Gjosa, innovator in water-saving technology for beauty salons. This strategic move strengthens L’Oréal's commitment to sustainability, aiming to red...
13
Jun
RepRisk Launches New ESG Due Diligence Scores
Category: ESG News
RepRisk has introduced Due Diligence Scores, assessing ESG risks like biodiversity and human rights on a 0-100 scale. These scores offer transparent, ready-to-use metrics for banks...
10
Jul
Balenciaga Launches Eco-Friendly Sneakers Made from Bananatex
Category: ESG News
Balenciaga has launched a limited-edition Triple S sneaker made from Bananatex, a natural, circular, and plastic-free material by Swiss company Bananatex AG. Developed by Zurich-ba...
18
Sep
Swiss Climate Scores: Will they bite?
Category: Opinions & Analyses
In order to establish Switzerland’s position as an international leader of credible climate transparency, the Federal Council launched the Swiss Climate Scores in June 2022.
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...
31
Jul
Cardano Launches MiCA-Compliant Sustainability Indicators
Category: ESG News
The Cardano Foundation and Crypto Carbon Ratings Institute (CCRI) have released new sustainability indicators for the Cardano network, compliant with the upcoming MiCA regulation i...
05
Aug
New Platform for Investing in Tokenized Forests and Carbon Credits
Category: ESG News
Concordium partners with Upwood.io to offer a user-friendly platform for investing in tokenized forests and carbon credits. Using blockchain technology, Upwood.io ensures secure an...
05
Jun
MSC Cruises Pioneers Sustainable Travel with World’s First Bio-LNG-Powered Cruise Ship
Category: ESG News
MSC Cruises' flagship, MSC Euribia, will embark on the industry's first net-zero emissions cruise using bio-LNG, demonstrating the feasibility of sustainable cruising and commitmen...
17
Jul
ABB helps the marine industry become more sustainable
Category: ESG News
ABB offers tailor-made solutions, which include electrical propulsion, data-driven decision support and integrated systems for ship and shore.