#ecofriendly
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...
11
Jul
New Measures for Sustainable Soil Use in Switzerland
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Council has published a report on the impacts of the Swiss Soil Strategy. Approved in 2020, the strategy aims for sustainable soil use by 2050. The report highlig...
10
Jul
Balenciaga Launches Eco-Friendly Sneakers Made from Bananatex
Category: ESG News
Balenciaga has launched a limited-edition Triple S sneaker made from Bananatex, a natural, circular, and plastic-free material by Swiss company Bananatex AG. Developed by Zurich-ba...
05
Jul
New Insurance Coverage for Clean Hydrogen Projects Launched
Category: ESG News
Zurich Insurance Group and Aon have launched an insurance program for clean hydrogen projects, covering expenses up to $250 million. This initiative supports the development of gre...
04
Jul
New Plant in Lavigny Converts Waste to Clean Energy
Category: ESG News
TreaTech is launching VISTA, its first circular waste treatment facility in Lavigny, at Ecorecyclage's site in Q3 2024. The plant will convert various waste types into renewable ga...
02
Jul
Federal Council Opens CO2 Ordinance for Public Input
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's Federal Council has initiated a public consultation for the CO2 Ordinance until October 17, 2024. The ordinance outlines strategies to cut greenhouse gas emissions by...
28
Jun
Swiss Government Plans to Broaden Corporate Sustainability Reports
Category: ESG News
Switzerland is set to align its sustainability reporting standards with the EU, expanding mandatory disclosures for companies. The new rules will increase the number of firms requi...
25
Jun
Hotelplan and #tide Partner for Ocean Cleanup
Category: ESG News
Tide Ocean (#tide) in Lengnau, Bern, teams up with Swiss tour operator Hotelplan to fight ocean plastic pollution. Hotelplan supports #tide’s efforts in Thailand, focusing on the R...
21
Jun
Synhelion Completes Solar Energy Plant Milestone
Category: ESG News
Synhelion has completed its first industrial-scale demonstration plant, DAWN, in Jülich, Germany, where it will produce carbon-neutral aviation fuel using concentrated solar energy...
20
Jun
Freitag Launches Upcycled Bags from Airbags and Tension Belts
Category: ESG News
Freitag, a Zurich-based bag manufacturer, has launched two new upcycled bags made from discarded airbags and truck tension belts. The F700 Arrow and F708 Firebird bags come in smal...