Sustainability
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 ...
22
Jul
PrISMa: Advancing Carbon Capture Technology
Category: ESG News
Researchers from ETH Zurich, EPFL, and Heriot-Watt University have created the PrISMa platform. PrISMa uses AI and simulations to enhance carbon capture by evaluating materials, pr...
18
Jul
CO2 Reduction through Cement Paste Recycling
Category: ESG News
Swiss researchers found that recycling cement waste reduces emissions by 15%. Using old concrete to permanently mineralize cement with CO2 from the air proved most effective among ...
16
Jul
New Low Carbon Coffee Variety Unveiled by Nestlé
Category: ESG News
Nestlé has introduced Star 4, a new Arabica coffee variety designed to withstand climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This high-yielding variety, resistant to coffee...
11
Jul
New Measures for Sustainable Soil Use in Switzerland
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Council has published a report on the impacts of the Swiss Soil Strategy. Approved in 2020, the strategy aims for sustainable soil use by 2050. The report highlig...
10
Jul
Balenciaga Launches Eco-Friendly Sneakers Made from Bananatex
Category: ESG News
Balenciaga has launched a limited-edition Triple S sneaker made from Bananatex, a natural, circular, and plastic-free material by Swiss company Bananatex AG. Developed by Zurich-ba...
09
Jul
Alpiq Sells Swiss Rooftop Solar Portfolio
Category: ESG News
Alpiq, a Swiss power producer, has sold its 5.5-MWp rooftop photovoltaic portfolio to PS Panneaux Solaires SA, focusing on core operations and renewable energy integration. The ins...
05
Jul
New Insurance Coverage for Clean Hydrogen Projects Launched
Category: ESG News
Zurich Insurance Group and Aon have launched an insurance program for clean hydrogen projects, covering expenses up to $250 million. This initiative supports the development of gre...
04
Jul
New Plant in Lavigny Converts Waste to Clean Energy
Category: ESG News
TreaTech is launching VISTA, its first circular waste treatment facility in Lavigny, at Ecorecyclage's site in Q3 2024. The plant will convert various waste types into renewable ga...