Switzerland
27
Nov
Federal Commission Urges Revision of Swiss Air Quality Standards
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's air quality standards are under review by the Federal Commission for Air Hygiene (FCAH) to align with WHO guidelines, prioritizing public health. Recommendations incl...
22
Nov
ABB Secures €500 Million EIB Financing for Sustainable Electrification Advancements
Category: ESG News
ABB secures €500 million EIB financing for cutting-edge sustainable electrification projects, driving the energy transition in Europe. The funding supports next-gen electrical solu...
14
Nov
ABB Contributes to Significant Hydrogen Projects in Europe
Category: ESG News
ABB's Q3 2023 highlights sustainable progress in Europe. Partnering with Samskip, they're outfitting hydrogen-powered container ships for eco-friendly logistics. Additionally, ABB ...
13
Nov
Swiss Project Successfully Stores Liquefied CO2 in Icelandic Volcanic Rock
Category: ESG News
Swiss DemoUpCARMA project achieves a significant feat, injecting CO2 into Icelandic volcanic rock. It pioneers carbon capture, storing emissions from waste incineration, chemicals,...
09
Nov
Swiss Federal Council Ends Tax Exemption for Electric Vehicles
Category: ESG News
Starting January 1, 2024, electric vehicles will be subject to a 4% automobile tax. This move aims to address tax revenue shortfalls, secure transportation fund deposits, and impro...
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...
31
Oct
Innovative Swiss Project Converts Old Satellite Antennas into Solar Panels
Category: ESG News
Swiss companies CKW Group and Leuk Teleport are transforming outdated satellite antennas into solar powerhouses in the Alps. This innovative initiative offers an eco-friendly solut...
30
Oct
Geneva’s Open Quantum Institute to Accelerate Sustainable Solutions
Category: ESG News
The Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) has launched the Open Quantum Institute (OQI). The OQI aims to harness quantum technologies to accelerate progress towards the ...
26
Oct
Efforts to Combat Greenwashing Strengthened
Category: ESG News
Efforts against greenwashing strengthen as the Swiss Federal Department of Finance (FDF) implements Federal Council's guidelines to prevent misleading environmental claims in finan...
24
Oct
ETH Zurich and Empa Enhance Recycled Concrete, Lowering Environmental Impact
Category: ESG News
Empa researchers, in collaboration with ETH Zurich, are accelerating carbonation in concr.ete production to absorb CO2. Results show recycled concrete granules with increased stren...