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ALIEN Limited turns an invasive threat into a business opportunity
ALIEN Limited, a Geneva-based initiative, is addressing one of Switzerland’s most pressing ecological challenges: the rapid spread of invasive quagga mussels in freshwater lakes. Through a pioneering circular approach, ALIEN Limited is not only protecting [...]
rrreefs restors reef ecosystems | I4N Award Winner 2024
rrreefs is a science-driven startup focused on restoring coral reefs using modular, 3D-printed clay structures. Founded in response to the accelerating collapse of reef ecosystems, the company bridges ecological research with practical design to bring [...]
Savimbo empowers indigenous communities to preserve forests | I4N Award Winner 2024
In 2022, Savimbo started in the Colombian Amazon, born directly out of the urgent need to stop deforestation and create a viable alternative to destructive industries like mining, logging, oil, and narcotrafficking. What makes Savimbo [...]
New Roots produces sustainable Swiss cheese | Winner of Green Business Award 2024
New Roots is revolutionizing cheese production by creating plant-based alternatives that are both environmentally friendly and tasty. Based in Switzerland, the company combines traditional cheesemaking craftsmanship with modern innovation to develop products that reduce the [...]
Waste to value by SELFRAG | Finalist Green Business Award 2024
In Switzerland, approximately 800,000 tons of combustion residues from waste incineration plants are generated annually. SELFRAG has developed an innovative technology to extract valuable metals and minerals from these residues, known as slag. With a [...]
Algrano: sustainable coffee trade through direct connections | Finalist Green Business Award 2024
The way coffee is traded is changing. Algrano offers a digital platform that directly connects coffee producers with roasters. Without intermediaries, producers receive a fair price for their beans, while roasters maintain full transparency and [...]

VARO becomes Europe’s second-largest producer of green fuels
Baar ZG/Stockholm – VARO Energy is acquiring 100 percent of the share capital of Preem. The fuel producer has 80 percent of Sweden’s refinery capacity. This makes VARO the second-largest producer of renewable fuels in [...]
Solvias receives top rating from EcoVadis
Kaiseraugst AG – Solvias has been awarded an EcoVadis badge for its commitment to sustainability for the first time. The biotech company ranks in the upper range of more than 100,000 evaluated companies. (CONNECT) Solvias [...]
Bühler and xFarm join forces for sustainable agriculture
Uzwil SG/Manno TI – Bühler and xFarm Technologies have signed a far-reaching agreement to monitor supply chains in the agricultural industry. The aim of the partnership is to collect data and practices that increase sustainability [...]
SUSI Partners sells wind farms
Zug – SUSI Partners has sold inland wind farms built in France and Finland. With the sale of a total of six wind farms, the Zug-based investment manager has sold 60 percent of its SUSI [...]
Hydrogen becomes part of the Swiss energy strategy
Bern – The Federal Council has adopted a mission statement and objectives for its future strategy for hydrogen as an energy source. This should create the framework for hydrogen to contribute to a fossil-free energy [...]