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SME Sustainability Story: Six Senses Crans-Montana
For businesses, it is no longer enough to talk about reducing waste or lowering carbon footprints behind closed doors. Guests, clients,...
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SME Sustainability Story: id est avocats
Businesses are increasingly held accountable for their environmental and social impact, and instead of just looking at their own...
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SME Sustainability Story: Contexa
With sustainability being an unavoidable and integral part of any business's operations, starting can often be the most difficult step,...
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SME Sustainability Story: Bathco
In an era where sustainability is no longer optional but essential, Bathco AG stands out as a trailblazer SME (small- and medium-sized...
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Facts & Figures from the 2024 CoP: Where our participants stand in their sustainability journey
Each year, participants of the UN Global Compact report on their sustainability efforts through the Communication on Progress (CoP). More...
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General Assembly 2025 & Global Compact Dialogue
Over 100 participants, business leaders, as well as government and civil society representatives gathered to our General Assembly and Global Compact Dialogue in Lausanne. We look back on an insightful day on the topic of collaboration commemorating the UN Global Compact's 25th anniversary.
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Launch of the ESG Regulations Navigator
Understand key requirements, applicability and deadlines of current ESG regulations with our new ESG Regulations Navigator.
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New Study on Children’s Rights and Finance
Learn about how the Swiss and Liechtenstein financial industry can promote and protect children’s rights.
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Over 80 organizations raise the SDG flag in Switzerland & Liechtenstein
In the week of 25 September 2024, more than 80 organizations in Switzerland and Liechtenstein celebrated the Sustainable Development Goals (
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How to boost your sustainability journey
Katja Schoenle and Reto Saurenmann from PvL Partners offer an insight on how to boost your sustainability journey in your company with a...
Jun 17, 2021


Maritime Citizens of the Ocean
Today is World Oceans Day 2021. MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) takes a moment to reflect upon the importance of the Ocean and...
Jun 8, 2021


Sustainable Hardwood – Made in Africa, good for forest, people and planet
On today's World Environment Day, INTERHOLCO reflects upon the importance of sustainably harvested wood to turn its products into a...
Jun 4, 2021


Contributing to peace and good governance through Collective Action
On May 16, International Day of Living Together in Peace, the Basel Institute on Governance reflects on how Collective Action can help...
May 16, 2021


Human behaviour and responsible business - behavioural insights as a catalyst for change
Affective Advisory on how an empirical approach should be applied to motivate behavioural change, foster organisational learning and...
May 3, 2021


How COVID has changed tourism – We are capable and therefore accountable
According to Dr Alex Gertschen, Head of “Tourism for Sustainable Development. A Global Initiative for Public and Private Sector...
Apr 30, 2021


Nestlé’s journey to net zero
In 2019, Nestlé committed to reaching net zero emissions by no later than 2050. As the world’s largest food and beverage company this is...
Apr 22, 2021


How COVID has changed tourism – the beginning of a new, more sustainable era of tourism
Lena Melcher, Head of Marketing at Viatu on how Viatu is creating a long-term net positive impact in their destinations by prioritising...
Mar 2, 2021


How COVID has changed tourism – chances for a more sustainable tourism model in the hotel industry
Benedikt Jaschke, Chief Quality Officer and Member of the Management Board, Kempinski Hotels on how Kempinski is building back better How...
Feb 18, 2021


More than ever the economy needs women
Reflections on the occasion of 50 years of women's suffrage in Switzerland by Véronique Goy Veenhuys Founder of Fondation EQUAL-SALARY On...
Jan 27, 2021


The results of the vote on the Responsible Business Initiative
The Responsible Business Initiative - to protect people and the environment - was rejected. What exactly does this mean for Swiss...
Aug 18, 2020
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