Technology
09
May
EPFL Start-Up NovaMea Receives $3.2 Million Funding
Category: ESG News
Swiss cleantech start-up NovaMea has raised USD 3.2 million to advance its green hydrogen production technology. Founded at EPFL, NovaMea specializes in anion exchange membrane ele...
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 ...
07
May
ClearSpace Set to Capture and Dispose of Space Debris
Category: ESG News
ClearSpace, a Swiss startup, has streamlined its operations to safely and efficiently tackle space debris. Partnering with OHB, the initiative, backed by the European Space Agency,...
09
Apr
Swiss Textiles Members Nominated for Green Business Award 2024
Category: ESG News
Five Swiss Textiles members, including Dimpora, HeiQ AeoniQ, Lantal, Muntagnard, and Qwstion, are up for the Green Business Award 2024. This prestigious award recognizes businesses...
08
Apr
SWEET Program Launches Call to Tackle Hard-to-Abate Emissions
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) and the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) have announced a new call for proposals under the SWEET funding program. This initiative...
28
Mar
Repurposing Discarded Smartphones for Sustainable Building Control
Category: ESG News
Empa investigates repurposing old smartphones for energy-efficient building systems, potentially reducing energy consumption by up to 30%. By utilizing discarded smartphones' compu...
27
Mar
Sparrow Analytics EUR 2 Million for Urban Environmental Monitoring
Category: ESG News
Vaud-based Sparrow Analytics recently secured EUR 2 million in seed funding to advance its mission in urban environmental monitoring. With a focus on sustainability, the company ai...
20
Mar
Delica AG Partners with Keurig Dr Pepper for Eco-Friendly Coffee Solution
Category: ESG News
Keurig Dr Pepper partners with Swiss company Delica AG to introduce CoffeeB technology, a sustainable solution in the beverage industry. CoffeeB eliminates capsules by using compre...
12
Mar
Switzerland’s Fintech Sector Sees Record Growth Amid Sustainability Focus
Category: ESG News
Switzerland's fintech sector achieved a record 11% growth, totaling 483 companies by the close of 2023, as per Lucerne University's latest study. Fintech entities emphasizing susta...
11
Mar
Swiss Airlines and Lufthansa Group Partner with Climeworks for Carbon Removal
Category: ESG News
Swiss Airlines and Lufthansa Group have teamed up with Zurich-based start-up Climeworks to pioneer carbon dioxide removal technology. Climeworks utilizes innovative direct air capt...