#ecology
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...
19
Jun
Carbon Standards International Launches Global Tree C-Sink
Category: ESG News
Carbon Standards International AG has introduced the Global Tree C-Sink to certify tree-based carbon sinks. This standard measures CO2 absorbed by trees, ensuring sustainable fores...
04
Jun
Swiss Federal Council Updates Environmental Regulations
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Council has approved changes to four environmental regulations, including the Contaminated Sites Ordinance and Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance. Key updates allo...
15
May
Switzerland Renews Funding for Climate Action
Category: ESG News
Switzerland pledges CHF 135 million to the Green Climate Fund from 2024-2027, supporting global climate action. This commitment aids over 250 projects in 130 countries, reducing CO...
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...
05
Apr
Helbling’s Sustainable Solution to Microplastic Pollution
Category: ESG News
Helbling pioneers solutions to combat microplastic pollution. The company develop an innovative filter cleaning process, extending filter lifespan by 100 times. With a focus on sus...
29
Mar
Stadler’s FLIRT H2 Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Hydrogen Train Journey
Category: ESG News
Stadler's FLIRT H2 hydrogen-powered train has set a new Guinness World Records title for the longest journey without refueling or recharging. Covering 1,741.7 miles in over 46 hour...
29
Feb
St. Gallen Launches E-Cargo Bike Initiative for Sustainable Urban Transport
Category: ESG News
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, ...
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 ...
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...