#greeneconomy
14
Aug
Swiss Companies Cut CO2 Emissions by 8.9% Over Two Years
Category: Uncategorized
Large Swiss companies have reduced their CO2 emissions by 8.9% over the past two years, according to a recent survey. The 20 largest Swiss firms emitted 81 million tonnes of CO2 in...
08
Aug
Liebherr and Fortescue Partner for Zero-Emission Mining
Category: ESG News
Fortescue and Liebherr have partnered to develop zero-emission mining haul trucks. This collaboration will integrate green power technologies from Fortescue Future Industries and W...
30
Jul
Swiss Financial Sector Takes Steps Against Greenwashing
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Council has acknowledged new self-regulatory measures by the financial industry to address greenwashing. Developed by key associations, these measures will be imp...
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 ...
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...
07
Jun
Switzerland Launches Sustainable Coffee Initiative
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform (SSCP) launched on 6 June 2024 in Bern, aims to enhance sustainability in the coffee sector. This initiative, involving the Swiss coffee indus...
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...
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...
02
May
Ivoclar and SkyCell Partner to Fill Empty Freight, Cutting Emissions
Category: ESG News
Ivoclar and SkyCell are revolutionizing logistics by shipping Ivoclar's U.S.-made dental products to Europe using SkyCell's otherwise empty containers. This partnership curbs unnec...