#climatesolutions
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
Jul
CO2 Reduction through Cement Paste Recycling
Category: ESG News
Swiss researchers found that recycling cement waste reduces emissions by 15%. Using old concrete to permanently mineralize cement with CO2 from the air proved most effective among ...
09
Jul
Alpiq Sells Swiss Rooftop Solar Portfolio
Category: ESG News
Alpiq, a Swiss power producer, has sold its 5.5-MWp rooftop photovoltaic portfolio to PS Panneaux Solaires SA, focusing on core operations and renewable energy integration. The ins...
26
Jun
Federal Council Backs New Green Finance Rules
Category: ESG News
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...
06
Jun
Accelleron Partners with Japanese Firms for Cleaner Shipping
Category: ESG News
Accelleron partners with BEMAC, Furuno, and MAKITA to support the Japanese shipping industry’s decarbonization efforts. Turbo Systems United, partly owned by Accelleron, announced ...
22
May
Swiss Project Explores Hydrogen for Efficient Winter Energy Use
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) supports the "H₂ districts" project to explore hydrogen cells in buildings. This aims to manage peak electricity demand during cold days. ...
09
May
EPFL Start-Up NovaMea Receives $3.2 Million Funding
Category: ESG News
Swiss cleantech start-up NovaMea has raised USD 3.2 million to advance its green hydrogen production technology. Founded at EPFL, NovaMea specializes in anion exchange membrane ele...
03
May
LUZI AG Introduces Eco-Friendly Fragrance Line with Circular Materials
Category: ESG News
LUZI AG has launched a new collection of eco-friendly fragrances. These products are crafted using sustainable materials from the LUZI Circular Toolbox. This initiative is notable ...
02
Feb
The ICON Weather and Climate Model is Now Open Source
Category: ESG News
The ICON weather and climate model, a collaborative effort by Swiss and German researchers, is now open source. This groundbreaking move aims to enhance transparency and foster inn...
02
Aug
Swiss Pilot Program Tackles Climate Change Consequences Head-On
Category: ESG News
FOEN launches a pioneering pilot program to combat climate change consequences. From cooling urban facades to resilient vineyards, Switzerland's innovative solutions address the su...