News
21
Jun
Synhelion Completes Solar Energy Plant Milestone
Category: ESG News
Synhelion has completed its first industrial-scale demonstration plant, DAWN, in Jülich, Germany, where it will produce carbon-neutral aviation fuel using concentrated solar energy...
14
Nov
Why do pre-IPO companies need to invest in ESG?
Category: Blog
“Environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy is quickly moving from a ‘good’ to a ‘must-have’ strategy for pre-IPO companies preparing to enter the market.” In recent years...
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...
20
Feb
New Model Aids Swiss Companies in Cutting Energy Costs
Category: ESG News
The Servetia initiative by BASE and E4S introduces an innovative Energy Efficiency-as-a-Service model in Switzerland, allowing businesses to enhance energy efficiency without ownin...
04
Mar
Landis+Gyr and SPAN Team Up for Smarter Energy Use
Category: ESG News
Swiss Landis+Gyr and SF-based SPAN launch a groundbreaking electrification solution! Their collaboration improves energy management and grid decarbonization, making the most of exi...
18
Mar
Climeworks Expands US Presence
Category: ESG News
Climeworks is expanding its operations in the USA. The company plans to triple its workforce by the end of 2024, with a new headquarters in Austin, Texas. This move follows the app...
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...
20
Dec
Emmi Expands Footprint in U.S. with Sustainable Processing Facility
Category: ESG News
Swiss dairy manufacturer Emmi expands its footprint in the US with a sustainable facility in Wisconsin. The move streamlines processes, reducing transport routes by 50% and cutting...
02
Jan
Switzerland Struggles with Nitrogen Pollution from Farming and Traffic
Category: ESG News
Swiss forests face a nitrogen crisis, with over 90% affected by excess deposits, mainly from agriculture and traffic. To combat this, Switzerland is updating regulations by 2024, f...
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...