Swiss Sustainable Finance has developed a standard questionnaire on the sustainability of real estate funds. This is intended to increase transparency in real estate trading and provide investors with a uniform basis for sustainable

The federal and cantonal building program had a record year in 2023: 528 million francs were paid out for energy-efficient renovations. The subsidized measures help to reduce CO₂ and energy consumption and promote the

Zug Estates has placed another green bond in the amount of CHF 100 million. The bond is aimed at institutional investors and is intended to further promote the sustainable development of real estate in the Zug

A recent study by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts shows how facade greening and solar panels on buildings can be effectively combined to meet the challenges of global warming. The results offer valuable insights and practical recommendations for building owners and

Empa has opened the latest extension to its NEST innovation building, the "STEP2" unit. The module brings together pioneering technologies and materials that pave the way for sustainable construction and provide marketable solutions for the construction

The property sector is facing growing challenges in terms of profitability, sustainability and regulatory requirements. A key question is how property owners can increase the efficiency of their buildings, achieve a good ESG rating and fulfil legal obligations at the same time. One promising

The municipality of Kilchberg has commissioned AEW Energie AG to develop the project for a lake water heat network in Kilchberg. As a first step, AEW will now calculate its economic viability. The final decision on realisation is expected to be made in

Integrating electricity and heat storage into a storage solution increases its reliability and cost efficiency. Storage systems can also make a key contribution towards decarbonisation of properties, as a new white paper

Voters in the municipality of Spiringen have clearly approved the Sidenplangg alpine solar plant. The plant in the Schächental valley will generate 12.5 gigawatt hours of electricity per year on 12

The software company Optiml has secured 4 million dollars in pre-seed financing. The company intends to use the fresh capital to expand its programmes for decarbonisation in the real estate

The canton of Zurich wants to make solar installations on suitable large roofs mandatory in order to achieve the net-zero target. The obligation is to apply to new and existing buildings. At the same time, there are plans to promote technologies for seasonal energy

Migros Bank supports corporate clients in realising the potential of their property portfolios. Targeted optimisation reduces costs and increases the market value of the property.

Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin visited the expanded Strüby AG production center in Root on 15 August 2024. The delegation was able to experience a world premiere: the world's first fully automated board stacking machine that produces solid wood

Oxara, KIBAG and Holcim Switzerland are working together to establish the sustainable cement substitute Oxacrete Oulesse on the Swiss construction market. This technology is intended to reduce CO₂ emissions in the construction industry and promote the reuse of building

Griesser has changed its aluminum consumption and now relies on more sustainable aluminum with a lower CO2 footprint. By increasing the use of recycled material and renewable energy, the company is significantly reducing its

Das US-Startup Sublime Systems hat einen CO2-neutralen Zement entwickelt, der von den Techniken der Römer inspiriert ist und Elektrochemie statt Hochtemperaturverfahren nutzt. Diese Innovation könnte die Zementherstellung nachhaltig verändern und erheblich zur Reduzierung von

BFH researchers are developing a modular system made of wood to quickly and flexibly revitalise vacant buildings for temporary use. The first prototype is already being used by a physiotherapist in a former factory building in

Zug Estates Holding AG has successfully placed another green bond for CHF 100 million. By expanding its green bond framework into a comprehensive green finance framework, the company is setting new standards in sustainable property financing. 95% of the portfolio now qualifies as green properties

The future of access to Braunwald will be decided by the local community in 2025. After a lengthy evaluation, the Glarus cantonal government is in favour of renewing the funicular railway, but a final decision will be made by the

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have investigated the areas in which hydrogen can be produced effectively and cost-effectively. Hydrogen is seen as an important future energy supplier for the aviation, agriculture and steel

The Graubünden government has authorised the construction of Madrisa Solar AG's alpine photovoltaic plant. The plant will have a total output of 10.8 megawatt peak at an altitude of around 2000 metres. The voters of the municipality of Klosters gave the green light in October

With a photovoltaic system at its St.Gallen site, the ESA cooperative has commissioned its third system for its own power supply. Previously, systems were installed in Burgdorf and Giubiasco

The Federal Office of Topography (swisstopo) is taking over the borehole in Trüllikon from the National Co-operative for the Disposal of Radioactive Waste (Nagra). As part of a pilot project, swisstopo wants to clarify whether CO2 can be injected into the ground

Anyone who wants to experience an exciting and top-class industry event in late autumn should accept the invitation to the 17th Swiss Finance and Real Estate Congress 2024. Zurich will be the "place to be" for decision-makers from the worlds of business, finance and property.

The EKT Energy Foundation has pledged financial support to four projects in the second funding round. The projects deal with the dual use of agricultural land, energy storage and the fundamentals of geothermal

Researchers from Empa, the University of Bristol and TNO investigated emissions of the extremely climate-damaging gas HFC-23 from Teflon and coolant production. Despite positive developments, their results show that global reduction measures are not yet being implemented across the

The Basel-Stadt government council has presented a comprehensive concept for expanding the district heating network. In addition to the renovation of roads and streetcar tracks, large inner-city areas are to be greened and unsealed in order to improve the urban

The RECIPE consortium was selected as part of the SWEET funding program to strengthen the resilience of the Swiss energy infrastructure. The project aims to analyze the risks posed by climate change and the energy transition and to develop measures for

In collaboration with Marti Construction, the start-up Oxara from Dietikon has realized the interior fit-out of a school building in Confignon using sustainable clay concrete. The material reduces CO2 emissions and creates a unique

With the start of construction of the "FORUM UZH", the University of Zurich is marking a milestone in the further development of Zurich as a university location. The innovative new building will provide urgently needed space for teaching and research from 2030 and expand the university