#conservation
22
Feb
Griesser and Energiehaus Arquitectos Create CO2-Neutral Living Space
Category: ESG News
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 Metal...
14
Feb
Empa and wst21 Shed Light on Environmental Impact of Vehicle Tires
Category: ESG News
Empa and wst21 researchers reveal vehicle tires as a major source of microplastics, with tire wear contributing significantly to environmental pollution in Switzerland. Addressing ...
13
Feb
Innosuisse Supports smartwindows in Eco-Friendly Innovation
Category: ESG News
Innosuisse is funding smartwindows to boost its eco-friendly innovations. Their classico window, made with 70% recycled materials, has received the eco1 certification. The Window 4...
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...
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...
24
Jan
New Study Reveals Path to Greener Construction Practices
Category: ESG News, Uncategorized
New study by World Economic Forum and McKinsey shows circular economy in construction could drastically cut carbon emissions. By 2050, emissions may reduce by 75% and yield up to $...
23
Jan
Vögeli Unveils Eco-Friendly Packaging at EMPACK
Category: ESG News
Swiss printing leader Vögeli showcases eco-friendly, circular packaging at EMPACK Bern. Certified to Cradle to Cradle Gold, their sustainable solutions are used by top brands for f...
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...
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...
02
Nov
Nestlé Advances Circular Packaging for Sustainability
Category: ESG News
Nestlé's circular packaging innovations have led to a 10.5% reduction in virgin plastics since 2018. By 2025, they aim to cut plastics by two-thirds, achieving remarkable environme...