News
28
May
Tetra Pak Launches Plan to Enhance Biodiversity and Water Security
Category: ESG News
Tetra Pak has introduced its "Approach to Nature" plan, focusing on reversing nature loss and enhancing water security. This initiative aligns with global biodiversity goals and in...
09
Jul
Alpiq Sells Swiss Rooftop Solar Portfolio
Category: ESG News
Alpiq, a Swiss power producer, has sold its 5.5-MWp rooftop photovoltaic portfolio to PS Panneaux Solaires SA, focusing on core operations and renewable energy integration. The ins...
12
Mar
Switzerland’s Fintech Sector Sees Record Growth Amid Sustainability Focus
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's fintech sector achieved a record 11% growth, totaling 483 companies by the close of 2023, as per Lucerne University's latest study. Fintech entities emphasizing susta...
05
Jul
Pilot Project in Aargau Paves the Way for Sustainable Farming Amidst Climate Change
Category: ESG News
The Swiss magazine "die umwelt" reports on a project in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland, under the auspices of FOEN. The project aims to explore the requirements for climate-resi...
27
Mar
Sparrow Analytics EUR 2 Million for Urban Environmental Monitoring
Category: ESG News
Vaud-based Sparrow Analytics recently secured EUR 2 million in seed funding to advance its mission in urban environmental monitoring. With a focus on sustainability, the company ai...
26
Mar
Daylight Saving Time Can Reduce Cooling Energy Consumption in Office Buildings, Finds New Study by Empa Researchers
Category: ESG News
A recent study by researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has found that daylight-saving time can contribute to climate protection...
28
Feb
Empa’s Green Packaging Breakthrough
Category: ESG News
Swiss scientists have turned beer brewing leftovers into an eco-friendly packaging material. This innovative approach not only recycles waste but could also revolutionize food pack...
06
Jun
Accelleron Partners with Japanese Firms for Cleaner Shipping
Category: ESG News
Accelleron partners with BEMAC, Furuno, and MAKITA to support the Japanese shipping industry’s decarbonization efforts. Turbo Systems United, partly owned by Accelleron, announced ...
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...
23
May
H55 Partners with Quebec for Sustainable Aviation Advances
Category: ESG News
H55, a Valais-based electric aviation firm, will receive an investment from the Government of Quebec to enhance its production and research in Canada. This partnership will support...