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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...
06
Nov
Bucher Industries’ Commitment to Reducing CO2 – One Solar Panel at a Time
Category: ESG News
Swiss engineering group, Bucher Industries, applauds Bucher Municipal's significant sustainability achievement. With 1,422 solar panels, they've cut energy consumption by 17-20%, a...
02
Nov
Nestlé Advances Circular Packaging for Sustainability
Category: ESG News
Nestlé's circular packaging innovations have led to a 10.5% reduction in virgin plastics since 2018. By 2025, they aim to cut plastics by two-thirds, achieving remarkable environme...
25
Sep
Holcim and Bloomberg Media Report on Global Circular Economy Progress
Category: ESG News
Zurich, led by a circular economy mandate, ranks 5th globally in the transition to circularity, according to Holcim and Bloomberg Media.
21
Sep
Exploring Energy Storage Solutions for Sustainable Energy Transition
Category: ESG News
Swiss researchers explore a power-to-hydrogen-to-power system's potential for storing surplus electricity sustainably. While it can balance seasonal energy gaps, cost and emissions...
13
Sep
Swiss Research Aims to Enhance Asphalt Recycling for Sustainable Roads
Category: ESG News
FOEN and Empa collaborate to address Switzerland's asphalt recycling challenge, striving for sustainable roads. Research advances aim to reduce landfill waste and enhance road infr...
06
Sep
Swiss Building Program Achieves Record Funding for Energy-Efficient Renovations
Category: ESG News
FOEN reports record demand for energy-efficient renovation grants in 2022. The Building Program, funded by federal and cantonal governments, allocated 425 million CHF, an 18% incre...
10
Aug
FOEN Study Exposes European River Biodiversity Stagnation, Urgent Conservation Measures Required
Category: ESG News
FOEN's study highlights European river biodiversity's positive growth till 2010, followed by stagnation. Urgent action is advised to counter pollution, climate change, and invasive...
09
Aug
Renewable Sources Drive Down CO2 Emissions in 2022
Category: ESG News
CO2 emissions from motor fuels showed a slight decline in 2022, dropping by 1.1% compared to the previous year. Improved energy efficiency in buildings and increased use of renewab...
28
Jun
FOEN Unveils “Go for Impact” Model to Revolutionize Resource Conservation Efforts
Category: ESG News
FOEN introduces "Go for Impact" model, focusing on innovation and collaboration to significantly reduce resource consumption and achieve a sustainable economy.