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05 Feb
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Hug AG’s Sustainable Farming Initiative Expands
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Hug AG, in collaboration with Knecht Mühle, is expanding its sustainable wheat farming project in Aargau after a successful trial. The partnership seeks to cultivate wheat for the ...
17 Apr
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Collaborative Effort Aims to Recycle Demolition and Excavation Waste
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Medusoil SA, in collaboration with Texum SA and Agramat SA, has secured a contract with the Canton of Vaud to recycle demolition and excavation waste in Switzerland. This partnersh...
25 Apr
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FOEN’s 2024 Report Highlights Switzerland’s Fiscal Challenge
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Switzerland's latest "2024 fiscal sustainability report" highlights long-term financial challenges due to ageing and climate protection.
29 May
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Destinus to Open First Private Hydrogen Testing Site in Europe
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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...
26 Jun
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Federal Council Backs New Green Finance Rules
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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...
01 Aug
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Metafuels and PSI receive grant from Swiss Federal Office of Energy
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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...
04 Jun
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Swiss Federal Council Updates Environmental Regulations
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The Swiss Federal Council has approved changes to four environmental regulations, including the Contaminated Sites Ordinance and Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance. Key updates allo...
17 Jan
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Watt d’Or 2024: Celebrating Swiss Innovations in Sustainable Energy
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The Watt d'Or 2024 honors Swiss energy leaders: ETH Zurich, AEW Energie AG for grid efficiency; Cham Group AG and partners for a renewable energy neighborhood; CLEMAP AG and Otto F...
31 Mar
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Baloise Expands Its Sustainable Mobility Ecosystem With a New Investment
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Swiss insurance company, Baloise, has invested in TRONITY, a data-driven solution that provides electric vehicle users with transparent and comprehensive information about the cost...
13 Jun
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Switzerland Expands Research on Energy and Climate Issues
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Switzerland expands funding for research on energy and climate issues. The Federal Council aims to address urgent challenges related to energy security, decarbonization, and sustai...