#greenfinance
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...
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...
03
May
LUZI AG Introduces Eco-Friendly Fragrance Line with Circular Materials
Category: ESG News
LUZI AG has launched a new collection of eco-friendly fragrances. These products are crafted using sustainable materials from the LUZI Circular Toolbox. This initiative is notable ...
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...
25
Apr
FOEN’s 2024 Report Highlights Switzerland’s Fiscal Challenge
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's latest "2024 fiscal sustainability report" highlights long-term financial challenges due to ageing and climate protection.
27
Feb
SIX Introduces SME Green Assessment Tool
Category: ESG News
SIX partners with Greenomy to launch a new tool that helps banks evaluate the sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This solution aims to streamline the proc...
21
Dec
ESMA Updates Fund Naming Rules for ESG and Sustainability in EU Markets
Category: ESG News
ESMA updates guidelines for fund names to combat greenwashing, introducing a "transition" category. Stressing an 80% minimum investment for sustainability, Paris-aligned benchmarks...
12
Dec
New ESG Evaluation Method for Swiss Real Estate Funds
Category: ESG News
Lausanne's Center for Risk Management introduces PRESS Scores, transforming ESG evaluation for Swiss real estate funds. Transparent and comprehensive, these scores offer investors ...
11
Dec
Swiss Federal Council Enhances Climate Transparency in Financial Sector
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Council strengthens Switzerland's financial credibility globally! Deciding to enhance the Swiss Climate Scores, investors now gain clearer insights into their inv...
28
Nov
Geneva and Zurich Rank Among Top 5 Global Leaders in Sustainable Finance
Category: ESG News
In the latest Green Global Finance Index, Switzerland stands out with both financial hubs ranking Top 5 in sustainable finance. Ahead of EU and Asian centers, Geneva climbs to thir...