News
16
Jul
New Low Carbon Coffee Variety Unveiled by Nestlé
Category: ESG News
Nestlé has introduced Star 4, a new Arabica coffee variety designed to withstand climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This high-yielding variety, resistant to coffee...
30
Jul
Swiss Financial Sector Takes Steps Against Greenwashing
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Council has acknowledged new self-regulatory measures by the financial industry to address greenwashing. Developed by key associations, these measures will be imp...
14
Aug
Swiss Companies Cut CO2 Emissions by 8.9% Over Two Years
Category: Uncategorized
Large Swiss companies have reduced their CO2 emissions by 8.9% over the past two years, according to a recent survey. The 20 largest Swiss firms emitted 81 million tonnes of CO2 in...
18
Sep
Swiss Climate Scores: Will they bite?
Category: Opinions & Analyses
In order to establish Switzerland’s position as an international leader of credible climate transparency, the Federal Council launched the Swiss Climate Scores in June 2022.
21
Aug
FOEN Highlights Green Transition: Action on Sustainable Minerals and Metals
Category: ESG News
Geneva hosts back-to-back events highlighting minerals' role in a green transition. Sustainable sourcing is crucial for industries like energy and mobility. Critical for clean ener...
12
Sep
ABB Strengthens Wind Energy Portfolio Through Strategic Partnership with Clean Energy Startup
Category: ESG News
ABB has acquired a minority stake in WindESCo, a clean energy start-up specializing in wind turbine analytics. This strategic partnership enhances ABB's wind energy offerings and d...
16
Nov
Innovation Alert: Water-Based Batteries Poised to Transform Urban Power
Category: ESG News
Empa researcher David Reber is revolutionizing urban energy storage. His innovative approach combines water-based flow batteries with solid materials, addressing their low energy d...
29
Nov
Swiss Project Aims for Eco-Friendly Plastics
Category: ESG News
HSG leads the Innosuisse flagship project "Towards a NetZero Plastics Industry." Collaborating with Swiss universities and 18 businesses, they reshape the plastics industry, target...
18
Apr
Norway Comissions Climeworks for Feasibility Study
Category: ESG News
Climeworks secures 2.2M Swiss francs from Enova to explore CO2 capture plant feasibility. The Zurich-based company plans Norse Pine, scheduled for 2030, with capacity for thousands...
07
Jun
Switzerland Launches Sustainable Coffee Initiative
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform (SSCP) launched on 6 June 2024 in Bern, aims to enhance sustainability in the coffee sector. This initiative, involving the Swiss coffee indus...