#sustainablefuture
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 ...
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...
25
Jun
Hotelplan and #tide Partner for Ocean Cleanup
Category: ESG News
Tide Ocean (#tide) in Lengnau, Bern, teams up with Swiss tour operator Hotelplan to fight ocean plastic pollution. Hotelplan supports #tide’s efforts in Thailand, focusing on the R...
20
Jun
Freitag Launches Upcycled Bags from Airbags and Tension Belts
Category: ESG News
Freitag, a Zurich-based bag manufacturer, has launched two new upcycled bags made from discarded airbags and truck tension belts. The F700 Arrow and F708 Firebird bags come in smal...
12
Jun
Switzerland Elected to ECOSOC for 2025–26 Term
Category: ESG News
Switzerland has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2025–26 term. This marks Switzerland's fourth term on ECOSOC, focusing on sustainabl...
11
Jun
Mycosuisse and Eoc Energy Ocean Win AKS Environment Award
Category: ESG News
The Albert Koechlin Foundation (AKS) awarded the 2024 Environment Award to mycosuisse and eoc energy ocean, each receiving 40,000 Swiss francs. Mycosuisse, based in Lucerne, uses f...
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...
06
Jun
Accelleron Partners with Japanese Firms for Cleaner Shipping
Category: ESG News
Accelleron partners with BEMAC, Furuno, and MAKITA to support the Japanese shipping industry’s decarbonization efforts. Turbo Systems United, partly owned by Accelleron, announced ...
22
May
Swiss Project Explores Hydrogen for Efficient Winter Energy Use
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) supports the "H₂ districts" project to explore hydrogen cells in buildings. This aims to manage peak electricity demand during cold days. ...