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On 2 April 2026, the Swiss Federal Council published the preliminary draft for a Federal Act on Sustainable Corporate Governance (Bundesgesetz über die nachhaltige Unternehmensführung, NUFG).

On Tuesday, the European Commission published a draft Implementing Regulation for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The regulation sets rules for the reporting obligations...

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In November 2020, after several years of debate and an intense voting campaign, Switzerland narrowly rejected the adoption of the first, so-called "Responsible Business Initiative".

Insights from a recent panel discussion featuring Barbara Kux, a distinguished Swiss executive and management and supervisory board...

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution responding to the International Court of Justice's 2025 advisory opinion on States' climate obligations, characterizing it as an important contribution...

With the renewed amendment of the CO2 Act, the Swiss parliament has also amended the Unfair Competition Act (UWG). Anyone who makes statements about themselves...

Switzerland is implementing binding product law requirements for circular economy principles, marking a significant shift in how businesses must approach product design, manufacturing, and lifecycle management. This mini-series explores the legal implications and compliance obligations for companies operating in or trading with Switzerland.

The current legislation on climate reporting is based on the Swiss Code of Obligations (CO 964a ff.), the Climate Reporting Ordinance ...

Am 26. Juni 2024 hat der Bundesrat den Vorentwurf zur Anpassung des Obligationenrechts im Bereich des Sustainability Reportings veröffentlicht. Ziel der Vorlage sei die Anpassung des schweizerischen...

According to article 73 of the Federal Constitution ("BV"), the Confederation and the Cantons shall endeavour to achieve a balanced and sustainable relationship between nature and its capacity to renew itself and the demands placed on it by the population.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) present significant challenges to circular economy initiatives and material recycling systems. These persistent chemicals, known for their resistance to degradation, complicate waste management and product lifecycle strategies. How are regulatory frameworks and industry practices adapting to address PFAS contamination in material cycles?

Businesses making environmental claims about their products or services will need to pay closer attention to compliance at every stage of the supply chain following new guidance from the UK's Competition...

Switzerland's push for renewable energy has created momentum for wind power expansion, but urgency alone cannot justify every project. As the Federal Supreme Court clarified in a January 2026 ruling, wind farms must prove their worth through rigorous site-specific analysis—addressing noise impacts, biodiversity concerns, landscape protection under ISOS regulations, and long-term decommissioning obligations.

Das Eidgenössisches Finanzdepartement plant staatliche Regulierung zur Vermeidung von Greenwashing.

Art. 8 et seq. of the preliminary draft of the new Federal Act on Space Operations ("PD-SOA") govern the licensing requirements for companies engaged in space operations.