Swiss Climate Disclosure Law Put on Hold as EU Finalizes Sustainability Reforms
The Federal Council has suspended revisions to the climate disclosure ordinance until at least early 2026. Proposed amendments aim to align Swiss rules with evolving international standards and EU developments. Final decisions on corporate climate reporting requirements are delayed until a broader revision of the Code of Obligations is approved. At its meeting on 25 […]
85% of Europeans Say Tackling Climate Change Should Be a Priority, Eurobarometer Survey Finds
85% of Europeans see climate change as a serious threat and support policies to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. 88% support stronger EU action on renewables and energy efficiency as a path to energy security and economic resilience. Public trust in institutions outweighs faith in individual impact, with national governments, the EU, and industry seen […]
EU Commission Confirms Green Claims Directive Not Withdrawn
• Confirms continued commitment to anti-greenwashing law after confusion over withdrawal• Microenterprise exemption remains the key sticking point• Final outcome hinges on Council clarity and political consensus The European Commission has clarified that it has not withdrawn the Green Claims Directive, despite confusion following a statement last week that suggested the EU executive intended to […]
British Airways Signs SAF Deal with EcoCeres to Cut 400,000 Tons of CO₂ Emissions
400,000 tonnes CO₂ saved: The SAF deal is projected to eliminate emissions equal to 240,000 round-trip flights between London and New York. 80% lifecycle carbon reduction: EcoCeres’ SAF, derived from 100% waste-based feedstock, slashes emissions compared to conventional jet fuel. Supports BA’s net-zero goals: The agreement advances British Airways’ target of 10% SAF by 2030 […]
EU, EIB Unveil €5 Billion Flexible Guarantee to Unlock Global Green and SME Investments
€5B Guarantee Aims to Unlock €10B: New mechanism will de-risk projects in clean energy, infrastructure, and SME financing outside the EU. Broader Eligibility: For the first time, support extends to non-state-backed entities, speeding up funding deployment. Geopolitical Reach: Investments target North Africa, Middle East, Eastern Neighbourhood, Central Asia, and Latin America under the Global Gateway […]
