News
12
Jan
SEK Mättmi Project with Hybridbox Technology Recognized with Watt d’Or Energy Award
Category: Uncategorized
The Swiss Federal Office of Energy has awarded the Watt d'Or prize to the SEK Mättmi project, featuring the innovative Hybridbox energy center. This project at a Zurich school demo...
31
Jan
New Swiss Association Aims to Reduce Agricultural Carbon Footprint
Category: ESG News
AgroImpact, a new Swiss initiative in Lausanne, unites Vaud, Prométerre, WWF, and Nestlé to reduce agriculture's carbon footprint. Supported by over 2 million Swiss francs, it brin...
09
Apr
Swiss Textiles Members Nominated for Green Business Award 2024
Category: ESG News
Five Swiss Textiles members, including Dimpora, HeiQ AeoniQ, Lantal, Muntagnard, and Qwstion, are up for the Green Business Award 2024. This prestigious award recognizes businesses...
26
Apr
OceanSafe & CHT Team Up for Eco-Friendly Polyester Solutions
Category: ESG News
OceanSafe and CHT have collaborated to develop eco-friendly polyester textiles using OceanSafe's biodegradable fiber, naNea. The partnership introduces sustainable dyeing and finis...
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 ...
18
Apr
Feintool Launches FeinAl Plus: The Next-Gen Sustainable Wear Protection for Metal Forming Tools
Category: ESG News
Feintool has launched Feinal Plus, an innovative technology that provides enhanced wear protection for metal forming tools. This technology promotes a circular economy by reducing ...
04
Jul
Switzerland’s Contaminated Sites: Challenges and Progress in Remediation, says FOEN
Category: ESG News
Switzerland faces challenges in addressing 38,000 contaminated sites, with 1,700 already remediated. The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) aims to expedite cleanups through...
28
Nov
Geneva and Zurich Rank Among Top 5 Global Leaders in Sustainable Finance
Category: ESG News
In the latest Green Global Finance Index, Switzerland stands out with both financial hubs ranking Top 5 in sustainable finance. Ahead of EU and Asian centers, Geneva climbs to thir...
13
Dec
Nitrogen Overload Threatens Swiss Forests, FOEN Reports
Category: ESG News
Swiss forests are under threat as excessive nitrogen levels surge, impacting 90% of wooded areas. Human activities, particularly in agriculture and industry, contribute significant...
15
Jan
BKW’s Landmark Agreement with Butendiek Wind Farm for Green Electricity
Category: Uncategorized
BKW, a Swiss energy company, has made a significant stride in renewable energy by signing a long-term agreement with Germany's Butendiek offshore wind farm. Starting July 2024, BKW...