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Championing Impact Investing in Switzerland

The financial sector is one of the many players which need to strengthen their efforts to contribute to meaningful progress in achieving the SDGs. Dedicated impact investing has a special role to play...

Swiss Sustainable Finance SSF
November 18, 2024

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At Pictet, Marie-Laure Schaufelberger is putting sustainable finance on a permanent footing

Marie-Laure Schaufelberger is a key figure in the field of sustainable finance. Pictet Group’s Head of Sustainability, who has also served as the President of Sustainable Finance Geneva for the past t...

Marie-Laure Schaufelberger
November 15, 2024

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The Rise of AI and ESG

Artificial intelligence (AI) is touching almost every corner of the global economy. But what are the implications for environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues? On the one hand, AI brings powe...

Capital Group
November 15, 2024

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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to accelerate sustainable development

Despite global efforts to combat climate change, the world is not on track to meet the Paris Agreement’s crucial goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Progress has also been slow against the...

Melanie Beyeler, Senior Portfolio Manager, EFG International
November 15, 2024

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High Swiss ambitions for green finance

By 2030, Switzerland shall have become a globally leading hub for green digital finance, further empowering positive environmental and economic impact. Committed and competent entrepreneurs are just a...

Finance Swiss
November 14, 2024

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Investing in nature – transforming finance to build a circular bioeconomy

Nature-based solutions (NbS) are the most cost-effective approach to addressing biodiversity loss and desertification. They can also contribute over a third of the emissions reductions needed by 2030 ...

Lombard Odier
November 13, 2024

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Circular construction principles will be essential to reach net zero by 2050

The Swiss government’s target of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050 is a necessary aim – and one that poses major challenges for the building industry. Overcoming those challenges will require...

Swissroc
November 13, 2024

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Pushing for science-based targets together

Julius Baer is one of the first financial institutions in Switzerland to have received validation from Science Based Targets initiative on its near-term climate targets, confirming that it has a credi...

Julius Baer
November 13, 2024

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Sustainability and the financial industry: The focus must change

The Swiss financial centre has developed massively in sustainability in recent years. Self-regulation is now an instrument recognized by the Federal Council to prevent greenwashing. However, the trans...

Adrian Schatzmann
November 6, 2024

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How can we leverage AI’s power to bridge divides and facilitate inclusive, equitable progress?

AI has the power to accelerate solutions to global challenges and structural inequalities. But its potential to create positive human impact will depend on a responsible, purposeful and inclusive appr...

Ernst & Young AG
November 6, 2024