#ecology
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...
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...
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...
22
Jan
BKW Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio with New Swedish Wind Farms
Category: Uncategorized
Swiss company BKW acquires three new wind farms in Sweden, enhancing renewable energy efforts. With 19 turbines and a 125MW capacity, these farms will produce 330GWh annually, demo...
10
Jan
Axpo Expands Swiss Solar Capacity with Sixth Alpine Solar Project
Category: Uncategorized
Axpo Holding AG is set to build a new solar plant in Glarus Sued, Switzerland. This will be their sixth alpine project, aiming to produce clean energy in the Swiss Alps. The plant,...
19
Dec
Nestlé Commits to Green Shipping for a Cleaner Tomorrow
Category: ESG News
Nestlé embraces sustainability, shifting 50% of global shipping to eco-friendly alternatives in collaboration with major shipping leaders. Using waste-derived solutions, the compan...
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...
07
Nov
Countdown to Opening of ABB’s Sustainable Center for Power Electronics
Category: ESG News
ABB's global competence center for power electronics nears completion with a 40-million-Swiss Franc investment. The sustainable facility uses groundwater for heating and cooling, f...
28
Aug
Bonn Conference Sets Agenda for Biodiversity Action Beyond 2023
Category: ESG News
Switzerland actively participates in the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform's conference on biodiversity and ecosystem services in Bonn. Focus on combatting invasive non-nat...