Yes to preserving the climate, building culture and biodiversity
Global warming is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Swiss Heritage actively and fully supports the national energy strategy and is committed to the goal of a climate-neutral Switzerland by 2050.
Swiss Heritage Protection says “YES” to the Climate Protection Act. This is because the bill contains concrete measures that create incentives for the replacement of heating systems and the energy-efficient upgrading of buildings. The renovation of existing buildings to improve energy efficiency is promoted.
Careful renovations as well as high-quality and resource-saving new buildings contribute to a high building culture. This is the basis for diverse public spaces, intact landscapes and a climate-neutral, liveable living space that promotes social exchange and community spirit and contributes to general well-being.
Prioritise resource conservation
New buildings produce more greenhouse gases during construction or demolition than during their entire useful life. This is due to the large amount of grey energy and emissions involved in extracting, transporting, demolishing and disposing of a building’s construction materials.
Thus, it is obvious that a moderate use of material resources and a better preservation of our built heritage is the first step towards climate-friendly construction and achieving the goal of net zero emissions by 2050.