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SME Sustainability Story: yourharvest's Happy Hazelnut programme
From the hazelnut fields across the world to conscious consumers in Europe, yourharvest's story is one of connection and responsibility. With a clear commitment to responsible sourcing and long-term collaboration, the company demonstrates how small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can drive meaningful change in complex supply chains. What began as a simple procurement operation has grown into a movement for fair working conditions, ecological farming, and child protection
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SME Sustainability Story: SkyCell
As the demand for sustainable logistics and resilient supply chains continues to grow, SkyCell stands out as a pioneer in integrating climate action into its core business strategy. Known for its innovative hybrid containers and monitoring services that safeguard temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals during transport, SkyCell is proving that sustainability and business performance can go hand in hand. Follow along to learn how this small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) goes
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SDG Flag Day 2025: Celebrating a Global Movement and 25 Years of UN Global Compact
At the end of September, organizations across Switzerland and Liechtenstein once again raised the SDG Flag to demonstrate their commitment to a more sustainable future and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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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, and customers want to see action, transparency, and innovation. At the Six Senses Crans-Montana resort, they have embraced this challenge not only as a responsibility but also as an opportunity to rethink how business can be done by small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By weaving sustainability directly into their offerings, they have
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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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Kaizen Institute’s Environmental, Social and Governance journey
Kaizen Institute realizes the importance of everyone being included every day and everywhere. They put strategy into practice through the...
Aug 13, 2021


A Corporate Culture of Changemaking: Why it Matters
Jeanine Buzali, Changemaker Companies Director at Ashoka on why we should all start with embracing a culture of changemaking. Operating...
Jul 7, 2021


Sustainability is our driver for improvement and innovation
The three finalists of the “Green Business Award” 2021 have been announced: Designwerk Products, Kern and Wingtra. We seize this moment...
Jul 5, 2021


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


Unlocking tourism for recovery: partnerships for a sustainable future
Evita Fakun, Group Sustainability & CSR Executive at The Lux Collective Ltd, on the importance of key partnerships to recover better and...
May 31, 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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