News
20
Jul
Swiss Timber Harvest Increases by 4% in 2022
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's timber harvest rose by 4% in 2022, reaching 5.2 million cubic meters. The demand for construction timber, rising wood prices, and the energy crisis drove the increase...
31
May
Building a Forest-Positive Future: Barry Callebaut Takes Bold Steps Towards Sustainable Cocoa Production
Category: ESG News
Barry Callebaut, a leading signatory of the Cocoa and Forest Initiative, is committed to combatting cocoa-related deforestation through their CFI 2.0 Action Plan, agroforestry prog...
31
May
GreenGT Partners with 49 SUD for Climate Impulse Airplane
Category: ESG News
GreenGT has partnered with 49 SUD to develop fuel cell systems for the Climate Impulse airplane. This project aims for the first non-stop round-the-world flight powered by green hy...
19
Dec
The role of Women in Business Management in Switzerland
Category: Blog
Switzerland is one of the fastest-growing economies in Europe. It ranks third in the OECD in terms of GDP per capita. It is consistently ranked among the best countries in terms of...
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...
11
Apr
SUSI Partners Pioneers Renewable Energy Investments
Category: ESG News
SUSI Partners, based in Zug, has partnered with Alba Renewables from Singapore to support renewable energy initiatives in the Philippines. This collaboration aims to bolster sustai...
02
Nov
Nestlé Advances Circular Packaging for Sustainability
Category: ESG News
Nestlé's circular packaging innovations have led to a 10.5% reduction in virgin plastics since 2018. By 2025, they aim to cut plastics by two-thirds, achieving remarkable environme...
16
Dec
What are the ESG materiality issues in the pharmaceutical sector in Switzerland?
Category: Blog
“The pharmaceutical sector in Switzerland is a major industry, accounting for approximately 7% of GDP, and 35% of manufacturing.” The Swiss pharma business is the largest pharma bu...
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...