News
03
Apr
Sun-Ways Installs Solar Panels on Railway Tracks, Pioneering Eco-Innovation
Category: ESG News
Swiss start-up Sun-Ways plans to install solar panels on railway tracks using a removable system, generating 1 TWh of solar energy annually. The firm aims to expand across Europe a...
18
Oct
CO₂ Removal Breakthrough: Holcim Partners with neustark
Category: ESG News
Holcim invests in neustark, a cleantech startup pioneering CO₂ removal from construction materials. Neustark's innovative technology captures and permanently stores carbon during c...
29
Feb
St. Gallen Launches E-Cargo Bike Initiative for Sustainable Urban Transport
Category: ESG News
St. Gallen is advancing green mobility with its Sankt Pedalo initiative, offering local businesses and groups free e-cargo bikes for a year. This program, entering its third year, ...
12
Jun
Switzerland Elected to ECOSOC for 2025–26 Term
Category: ESG News
Switzerland has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2025–26 term. This marks Switzerland's fourth term on ECOSOC, focusing on sustainabl...
12
Dec
New ESG Evaluation Method for Swiss Real Estate Funds
Category: ESG News
Lausanne's Center for Risk Management introduces PRESS Scores, transforming ESG evaluation for Swiss real estate funds. Transparent and comprehensive, these scores offer investors ...
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...
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...
29
Mar
Stadler’s FLIRT H2 Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Hydrogen Train Journey
Category: ESG News
Stadler's FLIRT H2 hydrogen-powered train has set a new Guinness World Records title for the longest journey without refueling or recharging. Covering 1,741.7 miles in over 46 hour...
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.
11
Apr
Swiss Government Plans New Taxation Policy for Electric Vehicles Starting in 2024
Category: ESG News
Switzerland plans to impose an automobile import tax on electric cars starting in 2024 to generate revenue for road maintenance and infrastructure projects. The tax exemption for e...