Switzerland’s fintech sector achieved a record 11% growth, totaling 483 companies by the close of 2023, as per Lucerne University’s latest study. Fintech entities emphasizing sustainability saw remarkable growth, constituting 10% of the Swiss sector.

Swiss Airlines and Lufthansa Group have teamed up with Zurich-based start-up Climeworks to pioneer carbon dioxide removal technology. Climeworks utilizes innovative direct air capture (DAC) technology, aiming to reduce aviation emissions.

Swiss firm Smartenergy collaborates with Egypt to study a 1-GW green hydrogen complex. The project, backed by a Memorandum of Understanding with Egyptian authorities, aims to produce 150,000 tonnes of hydrogen yearly for clean fuel and fertilizers, leveraging Egypt’s abundant solar and wind resources.

Swiss Landis+Gyr and SF-based SPAN launch a groundbreaking electrification solution! Their collaboration improves energy management and grid decarbonization, making the most of existing infrastructure to meet rising power demands.

St. Gallen is advancing green mobility with its Sankt Pedalo initiative, offering local businesses and groups free e-cargo bikes for a year. This program, entering its third year, aims to replace car and truck journeys, enhancing sustainability. Applications for spring 2024 are open until March 8.

Swiss scientists have turned beer brewing leftovers into an eco-friendly packaging material. This innovative approach not only recycles waste but could also revolutionize food packaging, aligning with sustainability goals. Discover how brewing’s by-products are shaping the future of eco-packaging​..

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 process of assessing SMEs’ environmental impact, supporting banks in their green financing goals and aiding SMEs in aligning with EU sustainability regulations.

Archroma introduces AVITERA® SE GENERATION NEXT, advancing sustainable textile dyeing. This innovation offers cost-effective solutions for dark shades, meeting environmental standards while enhancing productivity. It promises up to 50% savings in water and energy, reducing CO2 emissions and effluent discharge, and can increase mill output by 25%.

Swiss firm Griesser has transformed a Barcelona terraced house into the city’s first CO2-neutral passive house, “ShowPass.” Partnering with Energiehaus Arquitectos, they used Metalunic Sinus venetian blinds for effective sun protection, blending sustainability with design. This project highlights innovation in solar shading and energy efficiency.