GreenBuzz Zurich

📊 Friday poll! Last week storms destroyed the A13, the main motorway running south into Ticino, with expensive damages causing long-term disruptions. At the same time, we learned this week from our friends at ClimatePartner about the multi-billion cost to Switzerland by 2050 if nothing is done. So we’re asking you: How much do you think climate change will cost the Swiss economy if nothing is done? Vote your guess in the poll - we will reveal the real answer on Monday! 🇨🇭 Clue: The answer is contained in this government publication, "Langfristige Klimastrategie der Schweiz" : https://lnkd.in/dbumSych #fridaypoll #zurich #climatechange

📣Event Announcement! Water has often been somewhat overlooked as carbon and net-zero journeys have dominated the headlines. But the tide is turning, with this most fundamental resource gaining greater attention. Indeed, COP28 committed to “drive water up the climate agenda,” something reflected in investments too, with water steadily moving from niche to mainstream. As we dedicate an event to this crucial topic which affects us all, with partners Evodrop AG, J. Safra Sarasin and responsAbility Investments AG we'll look at: 💧 What are the current trends and challenges in the water sector? 💧 What are the long-term prospects for water investments in the face of global megatrends like urbanization, population growth, and climate change? 💧 How can water infrastructure in Switzerland and globally benefit from investment? 💧 What vanguard technologies are helping address water challenges? Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from industry experts, network with like-minded professionals, and explore how investing in water can drive both financial returns and positive environmental impact. “It’s time to treat water like we treat carbon. The time for action on carbon has been widely and successfully accepted. The time for action on water is now.” – Jay Famiglietti, executive director of the Global Institute for Water Security (GIWS) #water #watertech #waterislife #switzerland #waterinvestment #waterfinance #zurich #greenbuzz Daniel Wild | Dr. h.c. Eng. Fabio Hüther | Johannes Pokorny | Chris Thomas

𝟳𝟱% 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂! Did you know that three quarters of Swiss consumers are prepared to pay more for products and services offered by socially and environmentally responsible companies?   The demand is there: now we need competent employees and managers who can meet it with their brains, hearts and hands 💪 🌱 💚   Further your education: with the CAS Corporate Responsibility at the ZHAW School of Management and Law, you benefit from content taught by renowned experts. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: https://lnkd.in/gZmxPrg   #ZHAW #ContinuingEducation #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #CR

💚 Thanks to Liesbeth for your kind comments! “At every Greenbuzz event I have attended, I have learned something new and often changed my mind about a topic. This is because of the open discussions and people with open minds. I always leave feeling inspired and empowered to drive positive change.“ #greenbuzz #sustainability #jointhebuzz

🙋Meet the Partners: As a non-profit, everything GreenBuzz does is made possible by our partners. In a new feature, we want to introduce you to some of them. This week it’s the turn of ecoinvent. We caught up with CMO Noemi Haag to talk about sustainability challenges, life cycle assessments, Scope 3 and more! 👉 Check out the whole interview here: https://lnkd.in/dc-wYSSj 🤝 Find out here how to become a premium partner and enjoy the same benefits as ecoinvent: https://lnkd.in/d4XbmiTp #zurich #sustainability #jointhebuzz #partnerships Tracy Woodley | Jess Lawrence | David FitzGerald | Johannes Pokorny | Chris Thomas

📊 Friday poll! With news that Basel City will start penalising drivers of larger cars, we are asking today: Is this a fair and effective way to promote more sustainable transport? “Cars are getting larger. Basel will be the first Swiss city to charge the drivers of large cars more for parking. It is also considering higher taxes for big vehicles, reported SRF. Some city officials also want registration fees for large vehicles to rise. They argue that large cars are more polluting. However, car registration fees are a blunt instrument for charging for pollution. Most pollution is associated with vehicle use. A small car driven frequently could produce more emissions than a large car driven occasionally. Fuel tax is a more accurate mechanism for taxing pollution.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/dDBinA4P #fridaypoll #sustainability #switzerland

📣 Event Announcement! We’re excited to announce a new event at Digital Realty - Switzerland’s largest and CO2-neutral data center. Alongside the social impacts of digitalization, arguably a neglected aspect - yet a crucial piece of the puzzle - is the power and data capacities necessary to sustain growth and demand. On 10 September, we will look at what can be done to move to a more sustainable IT infrastructure in terms of energy efficiency, materials, water usage and power. As well as this, Digital Realty is also offering a unique behind-the-scenes look at their data center, with an optional tour starting at 17:30 - registration required. 👀 Info & tickets: https://lnkd.in/gKhp7tje Thomas Kreser | Sarah Spagnuolo | Johannes Pokorny | Chris Thomas #zurich #datacenters #sustainability

Event Highlights 📸 Summer got into full swing last night at our Climate Apéro, co-hosted with Impact Hub Zürich and One Planet Lab Schweiz. Our goal is always to facilitate meaningful conversations among changemakers, and that spirit was on fire last night as over 100 people packed into the wonderful yard at Cafe Auer! Stay tuned for a whole load of new events, series and collaborations coming in the autumn! ☀️ #zurich #changemakers #sustainability Eliane Albrecht | Laurène Descamps | Johannes Pokorny | Chris Thomas

#StandingOvation: This was undoubtedly one of the emotional high points of the recent Swiss Climate Reporting Forum. After decades of hard work in sustainability, Elisabeth Stern from KlimaSeniorinnen received a long standing ovation at the age of 76. 🔥 Her ‘Fireside Chat’ with Stephanie Feeney provided a wonderful grounding to the day’s discussion on climate reporting - and a reminder to everyone why we all do what we do: to make an impact.   There was so much to take away, but here are some of the favourite words of wisdom from her that day: 💬 "Menschen, die miteinander schaffen, machen sich zu schaffen"  💬 “Become active, start somewhere - and always stay optimistic.” 💬 “Human rights are neither left nor right, they’re universal.” 💬 “Don’t do anything alone - work in a team.” 💬 “Never give up.” #inspiration #SCRF24 #klimaseniorinnen Pelt8 | CelsiusPro | Gwen Jettain | Samuel Lloyd Brown | Johannes Pokorny | Chris Thomas | Rachel Dale | Daniel Perez Whitaker

📣Partnership Announcement    GreenBuzz and Der Gewerbeverein are happy to announce a new strategic partnership! Our two organisations share a common goal – pushing forward the cause of sustainable business in Switzerland, from small enterprises to large corporates.   Watch this space as we develop ideas, co-organise events, and bring our valuable communities together for even greater impact.   📣Neue Partnerschaft  Der Gewerbeverein und GreenBuzz freuen sich, eine neue strategische Partnerschaft bekanntzugeben! Unsere beiden Organisationen teilen ein gemeinsames Ziel: die Förderung des nachhaltigen Wirtschaftens in der Schweiz, von Einzelunternehmen und KMUs bis hin zu grossen Konzernen. Wir freuen uns darauf, gemeinsam Ideen zu entwickeln, Veranstaltungen zu organisieren und unsere engagierten Communities für noch grössere Wirkung zusammenzubringen.  #zurich #sustainability #community Sibylle Uhl | Johannes Pokorny