News
01
Aug
Metafuels and PSI receive grant from Swiss Federal Office of Energy
Category: ESG News
Metafuels and the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have received a 4.4 million Swiss francs grant from the Swiss Federal Office of Energy to build a pilot plant for sustainable aviati...
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...
18
Apr
Norway Comissions Climeworks for Feasibility Study
Category: ESG News
Climeworks secures 2.2M Swiss francs from Enova to explore CO2 capture plant feasibility. The Zurich-based company plans Norse Pine, scheduled for 2030, with capacity for thousands...
03
Nov
Why do Swiss companies understand the impacts of climate change better?
Category: Blog
“Climate change has significant impacts on businesses, and Swiss businesses are no exception.” Switzerland is one of the world’s lowest greenhouse gas emitters, accounting for appr...
19
Jan
World Economic Forum 2024
Category: Uncategorized
WEF 2024 focused on AI, climate change, and sustainable growth, with key discussions on rebuilding trust and leveraging technology for sustainability. It marked a significant step ...
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...
24
Aug
Recycling the Non-Recyclable: New Epoxy Resin Resists Flames and Reduces Waste
Category: ESG News
#RecyclingInnovation: Empa's breakthrough epoxy resin combines recyclability, flame resistance & strength. From aerospace to wooden floors, it revolutionizes materials.
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...
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...
26
Jun
Federal Council Backs New Green Finance Rules
Category: ESG News
On 19 June 2024, the Federal Council reviewed new self-regulatory rules by Swiss financial organizations to combat greenwashing. These rules align with the Council's 2022 stance on...