News
20
May
Climeworks Opens Carbon Capture Plant in Iceland
Category: ESG News
Climeworks has activated Mammoth in Iceland, now the world's largest carbon capture facility. It's designed to remove 36,000 tons of CO2 annually, leveraging geothermal energy for ...
20
Aug
IBM and WWF Use AI to Protect Endangered Elephants
Category: Uncategorized
IBM and WWF Germany are partnering to protect African forest elephants using AI. The technology will identify individual elephants from camera trap photos, helping to track their m...
30
Oct
Geneva’s Open Quantum Institute to Accelerate Sustainable Solutions
Category: ESG News
The Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) has launched the Open Quantum Institute (OQI). The OQI aims to harness quantum technologies to accelerate progress towards the ...
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 ...
26
Jul
H55 Raises $74 Million Investment from Quebec Government
Category: ESG News
Swiss electric aviation company H55 has raised CHF 65 million (USD 74 million) in a Series C funding round, with the Government of Quebec as a key investor. The funds will support ...
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...
05
Apr
Helbling’s Sustainable Solution to Microplastic Pollution
Category: ESG News
Helbling pioneers solutions to combat microplastic pollution. The company develop an innovative filter cleaning process, extending filter lifespan by 100 times. With a focus on sus...
30
Mar
Switzerland to Observe First-Ever International Day of Zero Waste on March 30
Category: ESG News
Switzerland will observe the first International Day of Zero Waste on March 30, as designated by the UN. The day aims to emphasize sustainability and address waste's environmental ...
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...
24
Jan
New Study Reveals Path to Greener Construction Practices
Category: ESG News, Uncategorized
New study by World Economic Forum and McKinsey shows circular economy in construction could drastically cut carbon emissions. By 2050, emissions may reduce by 75% and yield up to $...