News
20
Jun
Freitag Launches Upcycled Bags from Airbags and Tension Belts
Category: ESG News
Freitag, a Zurich-based bag manufacturer, has launched two new upcycled bags made from discarded airbags and truck tension belts. The F700 Arrow and F708 Firebird bags come in smal...
25
Jun
Hotelplan and #tide Partner for Ocean Cleanup
Category: ESG News
Tide Ocean (#tide) in Lengnau, Bern, teams up with Swiss tour operator Hotelplan to fight ocean plastic pollution. Hotelplan supports #tide’s efforts in Thailand, focusing on the R...
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...
15
Sep
Is Switzerland on track to achieve its climate targets by 2030?
Category: Opinions & Analyses
Under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Switzerland has a commitment to achieve at least 50% reduction of its greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) belo...
22
Jun
Switzerland Takes a Stand: Banning Illegally Harvested Timber to Protect Climate and Biodiversity
Category: ESG News
Switzerland has joined countries banning illegally harvested timber to combat deforestation and biodiversity loss. The new Timber Trade Ordinance (TTO) makes it illegal to place su...
27
Feb
SIX Introduces SME Green Assessment Tool
Category: ESG News
SIX partners with Greenomy to launch a new tool that helps banks evaluate the sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This solution aims to streamline the proc...
08
Apr
SWEET Program Launches Call to Tackle Hard-to-Abate Emissions
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) and the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) have announced a new call for proposals under the SWEET funding program. This initiative...
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...
29
May
Destinus to Open First Private Hydrogen Testing Site in Europe
Category: ESG News
Destinus is pioneering Europe's first commercial private hydrogen testing site in Payerne, Switzerland. The Destinus H2 Park, set to launch gas system tests in Q3 2024, will advanc...
03
May
Zurich Insurance Launches Initiative to Help Suppliers Achieve Net-Zero Targets by 2030
Category: ESG News
Zurich Insurance Group is stepping up its game to combat climate change by launching an initiative that empowers its suppliers to decarbonize their operations. The initiative provi...