ESG
26
Jul
H55 Raises $74 Million Investment from Quebec Government
Category: ESG News
Swiss electric aviation company H55 has raised CHF 65 million (USD 74 million) in a Series C funding round, with the Government of Quebec as a key investor. The funds will support ...
23
Jul
On Introduces Eco-Friendly LightSpray Shoe Technology
Category: ESG News
Swiss brand On introduced LightSpray, a new technology for creating running shoes. Developed in Zurich, this robotic process makes a single-piece upper in one step, cutting carbon ...
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...
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...
13
Jun
RepRisk Launches New ESG Due Diligence Scores
Category: ESG News
RepRisk has introduced Due Diligence Scores, assessing ESG risks like biodiversity and human rights on a 0-100 scale. These scores offer transparent, ready-to-use metrics for banks...
29
May
Destinus to Open First Private Hydrogen Testing Site in Europe
Category: ESG News
Destinus is pioneering Europe's first commercial private hydrogen testing site in Payerne, Switzerland. The Destinus H2 Park, set to launch gas system tests in Q3 2024, will advanc...
20
May
Climeworks Opens Carbon Capture Plant in Iceland
Category: ESG News
Climeworks has activated Mammoth in Iceland, now the world's largest carbon capture facility. It's designed to remove 36,000 tons of CO2 annually, leveraging geothermal energy for ...
17
May
Sphaira Innovation Acquires Playmob to Boost Climate Gaming
Category: ESG News
Sphaira Innovation has acquired Playmob, a London-based video gaming market insights specialist. This merger combines Playmob with Sphaira's PlanetPlay, the first marketplace for c...
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...