Tag: Switzerland

RSB launches Market Acceleration Indicator methodolgy and module for piloting

December 4, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Switzerland, the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) has launched the Market Acceleration Indicator (MAI) Methodology and Module for pilot testing. This new framework is designed to support the scale-up of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by providing credible recognition of long-term EAC offtake agreements. These agreements will be verified and reflected in the RSB Book & Claim System, allowing SAF buyers and […]

Fore-get plastic: Innoguer wins innovation prize for biopolymer golf ball

December 1, 2025 | Rebecca Gendron

In Switzerland, sustainable golf products company Innoguer GmbH has been awarded the prestigious InnoPrix SO! by the Baloise Bank Ltd foundation in recognition of its development of the Loop biodegradable golf ball. Set to hit Swiss retail shelves in 2027, Loop golf balls are made of high-performance biopolymers. According to Innoguer, approximately 1 billion golf […]

Spring GDS launches SAF Book & Claim solution

November 20, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Switzerland, Spring GDS is launching its’ Book & Claim solution to reduce emissions from air transport in November 2025. Following the success of its HVO100 biofuel initiative that reduces road transport emissions by up to 90 %, it is expanding its sustainability focus to air transport. Shipping by air is a significant source of […]

Tree to tech: Empa creates wooden computer mouse

October 27, 2025 | Rebecca Gendron

In Switzerland, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has created a computer mouse that works like any other, expect it is 100% compostable. The mouse’s printed circuit board is made from a wood substrate developed by the EU research project HyPELignum, while the casing is made out of biodegradable plastic and […]

IMO delays decision on net-zero framework for another year

October 22, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Switzerland, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed to adjourn the extraordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), which was convened last week to consider the adoption of draft amendments to MARPOL Annex VI, including the IMO Net-Zero Framework. The extraordinary session will be reconvened in 12 months’ time. In the interim, […]

Schneider Electric and Climeworks agree on CO2 deal including BECCS

October 2, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Switzerland, Schneider Electric and Climeworks announced a major agreement to remove 31,000 tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by 2039. This represents Schneider Electric’s first purchase of high-durability carbon removal and Climeworks’ largest-ever portfolio agreement to date. On behalf of Schneider Electric, Climeworks will remove 31,000 tons of CO2 through three high-durability solutions: […]

Smartenergy teams with Q8 Aviation on eSAF offtake agreement

October 1, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Switzerland, Smartenergy announced the signing of a landmark strategic partnership with Q8 Aviation, the international aviation energy arm of Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI). This agreement establishes Q8 Aviation as a cornerstone long-term offtake partner for Smartenergy’s planned production of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF), marking a pivotal step toward a cleaner, more sustainable future […]

WinGD to offer first ethanol-fuelled two-stroke marine engine next year

September 30, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Switzerland, WinGD will offer the first ethanol-fuelled two-stroke marine engine next year, with deliveries for newbuild and retrofit applications starting in 2027. The announcement follows a decade of investigation into ethanol fuel—including full-scale engine tests in 2018—and the successful launch of a methanol-fuelled engine that uses the same combustion concept and is subject to […]

IATA report shows sufficient feedstock availability for airlines to achieve net zero by 2050

September 30, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Switzerland, International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with Worley Consulting, has published a study demonstrating that sufficient sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock exists to enable the airline industry to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. All feedstocks considered meet stringent sustainability criteria and do not lead to changes in land use. The […]

EU appeals WTO’s decision on Indonesian biodiesel and sends case into legal pergatory

September 29, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Switzerland, the European Union notified its decision to appeal the panel report in the case brought by Indonesia in “European Union — Countervailing Duties on Imports of Biodiesel from Indonesia” (DS618). WTO members were informed of the appeal at the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) meeting on Friday. The panel report was circulated to WTO […]

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