Neustark has been awarded a long-term contract by AXA Switzerland to reduce CO2 emissions. The company is to use innovative technologies to capture and mineralize around 1800 tonnes of CO2 by 2030. This supports AXA Switzerland's climate

The opening of the "DroneHub" in Empa's NEST research building marks the start of a new era for autonomous robotics. Next-generation drones and robots are being developed here to repair damage to buildings, monitor ecosystems and advance sustainable

Neustark has realised a second plant for the permanent storage of CO2 in demolition concrete in Kirchheim unter Teck near Stuttgart. Construction waste recycler Heinrich Feess GmbH & Co. KG can now mineralise 1000 tonnes of CO2 per

Holcim's CO2 capture and storage project at its French site in Martres-Tolosane has been selected for a grant from the EU Innovation Fund. With this seventh major project subsidised by the EU, the building materials manufacturer wants to drive forward the Green

The storage of carbon dioxide plays an important role in climate protection. Innovative technologies enable the conversion of CO2 into sustainable materials, which makes a significant contribution to reducing

The canton of Schaffhausen takes stock of the progress of the climate strategy it has introduced. The "climate figures" provide valuable insights into the measures that have been implemented, but also into the challenges that still need to be overcome in order to achieve the ambitious

In future, the Energy City Association wants to support its 644 member municipalities above all in achieving net zero. Certification will be reorganised accordingly. In future, Gold cities will have to prove that their strategies and measures are compatible with achieving the

A new CO2 removal product, launched by Energie 360°, which helps companies and individuals to offset their unavoidable emissions and permanently remove CO2 from the atmosphere. This is done entirely in Switzerland and contributes to the achievement of national climate

Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) wants to reduce emissions in its operations to net zero by 2030. The bank is focussing on sustainability and climate protection with technologies such as CO2 capture, pyrolysis and storage in

Energie Wasser Bern plans to expand the thermal network in Köniz and Bern to provide climate-friendly heat. The final implementation decision is expected next

The Linth waste incineration plant has been awarded a special prize by InfraWatt for its CO2 capture and storage project. By 2029, a facility is to be built that captures and stores 120,000 tons of CO2

The Ch. Gerster AG gravel and concrete plant in Liechtenstein is the first company to use Neustark's CO2 storage process. This process helps to permanently bind CO2, thus reducing emissions in the construction

The Swiss Climate Foundation has approved a total of around CHF 1.3 million for ten innovative climate-related projects in its first funding round in 2024. The projects being funded include a mini wind turbine, a robot for geothermal drilling and a lightweight

The Leutschenbach housing estate, which was built on the former Heineken site in Zurich, marks a significant step in urban development. With 369 flats, public facilities and creative workplaces, it sets new standards for contemporary, family-friendly living in a lively

A comprehensive meta-study by the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) analyses the potential and challenges of urban CO2 removal methods. The study shows how cities could make a significant contribution to reducing global CO2 emissions through innovative

Holcim ist bei der Weltklimakonferenz in Dubai (COP28) eines der Gründungs­mitglieder der Circularity Task Force. Mit ihrer internationalen Arbeitsgruppe will die Londoner Sustainable Markets Initiative weltweit den Übergang zu einer Kreislaufwirtschaft im Bauwesen

The Stadtwerk Winterthur climate fund is awarding 100,000 Swiss francs to two innovative projects. Grabowski aims to increase the efficiency of borehole heat exchangers for heat pumps. At Solskin, an innovative use of solar energy is being

The Energy City Association has awarded Mettmenstetten the Energy City Gold distinction. This means that the town is one of 460 municipalities in Switzerland that use at least 75 per cent of their room for manoeuvre in renewable energies, energy efficiency and climate

The company dormakaba, which specialises in access management for buildings, is setting the tone for climate protection with the door and gate manufacturer Hörmann. Dormakaba will supply Hörmann with CO2-neutral products from

The company dormakaba, which specialises in access management for buildings, is setting the tone for climate protection with the door and gate manufacturer Hörmann. Dormakaba will supply Hörmann with CO2-neutral products from

This year, Regio Energie Solothurn is awarding its prize for energy efficiency, climate protection and sustainability to two organisations: the Restessbar Solothurn association and the Discherheim Solothurn, which provides housing and jobs for people with

The successful realignment of Lucerne as a business location over the last decade has driven economic development. The canton's economy has become more international and more value-added. A diverse range of industries, attractive jobs for the population and a top position in international tax

In a new study, researchers from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research have found a positive effect of daylight saving time on the energy balance of office buildings. Thus, the time change can make a contribution to climate

Energie 360° startet die zweite Ausgabe des Energiefilm Züri. Unter dem Motto «One World. One Climate.» produzieren Jugendliche im Alter zwischen 13 und 18 Jahren kurze Filmspots, in denen sie konkrete Ideen zum Klimaschutz vorstellen. Die besten Filme werden am 18. November an der grossen

Klimaschutz, stark steigende Energiepreise und der aktuelle Zeitgeist verlangen, dass wir bei der Planung und Errichtung von Gebäuden umdenken. Speziell auch Energiefresser wie raumklimatische Anlagen können teilweise durch alternative Systeme kompensiert werden. Wie lebenswerte Gebäude der

Die Entwicklung oder Sanierung ganzer Wohnquartiere bietet zahlreiche Möglichkeiten, die Wohnungswirtschaft in Sachen ESG voranzubringen. Dabei können auch unspektakuläre Maßnahmen ökologisch und sozial große Wirkung

Das Bundesamt für Raumentwicklung hat eine Arbeitshilfe für die Gestaltung kantonaler Richtpläne entwickelt. Sie soll den Kantonen im Umgang mit dem Klimawandel nützlich sein. Dazu werden gute Beispiele für die Verankerung von Klimaschutz bei der Raumentwicklung vorgestellt.

Die Landschaft für nachhaltige Gebäudelabel wird vereinfacht. Das Label für 2000-Watt-Areale verschwindet. An dessen Stelle treten das Minergie-Areal und der Standard Nachhaltiges Bauen Schweiz (SNBS) für Areale. Der Gebäudeenergieausweis der Kantone (GEAK) bleibt

Holcim hat zwei auf Nachhaltigkeit und Klimaschutz ausgerichtete Anleihen in Schweizer Franken ausgegeben. Bis 2025 will das Baustoffunternehmen mehr als 40 Prozent nachhaltige Finanzierungsverträge erreichen. Schafft Holcim sein Klimaziel nicht, haben Anlegende Anspruch auf einen höheren

Das Netto-Null-Ziel des Bundes gilt neben dem Klimaschutz auch für den Bodenschutz: Bis 2050 soll in der Schweiz kein Boden mehr verlorengehen. Diesem Thema widmet das Bundesamt für Raumentwicklung sein neues digitales Heft „Forum