News
22
Nov
ABB Secures €500 Million EIB Financing for Sustainable Electrification Advancements
Category: ESG News
ABB secures €500 million EIB financing for cutting-edge sustainable electrification projects, driving the energy transition in Europe. The funding supports next-gen electrical solu...
27
Dec
Switzerland Tackle CO2 Law Revisions for Greener Tomorrow
Category: ESG News
The National Council discuss pivotal steps for a greener future, debating revisions to the CO2 law post-2024. The aim: halve emissions by 2030. The innovative plan allocates 4.1 bi...
23
Jul
On Introduces Eco-Friendly LightSpray Shoe Technology
Category: ESG News
Swiss brand On introduced LightSpray, a new technology for creating running shoes. Developed in Zurich, this robotic process makes a single-piece upper in one step, cutting carbon ...
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...
23
May
ABB Collaborates on Europe’s Largest Offshore Wind Renewable Hydrogen Project
Category: ESG News
ABB teams up with Lhyfe and Skyborn for a large-scale renewable hydrogen project. The collaboration aims to integrate offshore wind hydrogen production, supporting decarbonization ...
15
Jun
Switzerland Takes Step Towards Sustainable Chemicals Management at International Conference
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's Federal Council approved the negotiating mandate for the country's delegation at the fifth international Conference on Chemicals Management. The aim is to establish a...
21
Jun
Switzerland Takes a Stand Against Urban Heatwaves with Innovative Solutions
Category: ESG News
Swiss cities and cantons participate in the "Adaptation to Climate Change" pilot program, supported by the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN). They explore urban planning gu...
04
Sep
Progress Made in Glencore’s Tailings Management Disclosed
Category: ESG News
Glencore reports progress in aligning with Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) introduced by ICMM, UNEP, and PRI. Transparency emphasized, third-party assessmen...
28
Sep
Swiss Industries Take Strides in Battling Water Pollution
Category: ESG News
FOEN, featured in Magazine « l’environnement », addresses industrial wastewater challenges in Switzerland. Despite regulations, pollutants persist, with pharmaceutical and chemical...
16
Oct
Bigler AG Fleischwaren Signs Cross-Sector Pact for Greener Food Chain
Category: ESG News
Bigler AG Fleischwaren joins 36 organizations in Switzerland's cross-sector commitment to reduce #FoodWaste. Aligned with the Federal Council's Action Plan, the initiative aims to ...