Switzerland
21
Jun
Synhelion Completes Solar Energy Plant Milestone
Category: ESG News
Synhelion has completed its first industrial-scale demonstration plant, DAWN, in Jülich, Germany, where it will produce carbon-neutral aviation fuel using concentrated solar energy...
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...
08
May
BlueArk Challenge Funds New Water Management Solutions in Switzerland
Category: ESG News
The BlueArk Challenge has funded innovative water management technologies by IG group SA, RWB Groupe SA (Valais SA), and BG Consulting Engineers. These include an AI decision tool ...
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.
23
Apr
Swiss Retailer Denner to Source Renewable Energy from Agrivoltaic Plant
Category: ESG News
Denner partners with Romande Energie to source electricity from a new agrivoltaic plant in Conthey, Switzerland. The plant, set to generate 600 MWh annually, will power 240 househo...
22
Apr
H2-HUB Schweiz Aims to Boost Switzerland’s Hydrogen Production
Category: ESG News
Basel is set to become Switzerland's hydrogen hub with the launch of H2-HUB Schweiz. Founded in February, the association aims to produce green hydrogen using solar, hydroelectric,...
17
Apr
Collaborative Effort Aims to Recycle Demolition and Excavation Waste
Category: ESG News
Medusoil SA, in collaboration with Texum SA and Agramat SA, has secured a contract with the Canton of Vaud to recycle demolition and excavation waste in Switzerland. This partnersh...
16
Apr
Migros Pioneer Fund and Seedling Foundation Support Circunis in Food Waste Initiative
Category: ESG News
Circunis has secured funding from the Seedling Foundation to launch an online marketplace for trading surplus food and by-products until 2026. This initiative, supported by the Mig...