We make role models shine.

Our nominees are the pioneers of their industries

Their solutions demonstrate what can be achieved when businesses take responsibility.

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Afondo – an edible coating for fresh produce

AgroSustain

Waste less. Preserve more.

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RetroFIT+: data-driven optimisation of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems

BELIMO Automation AG

RetroFIT+ makes existing buildings climate-ready: data-driven optimisation of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems reduces CO₂ emissions and investment costs.

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D4 – energy-efficient data centre with heat recovery

INFOMANIAK NETWORK

Infomaniak has built a data centre that heats 6,000 homes. 100% of the heat generated by the servers is fed into Geneva’s district heating network.

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EURO1k – European weather model for accurate forecasts

Meteomatics

The first and only model in Europe to achieve a resolution of 1 km, enabling even the smallest meteorological phenomena such as thunderstorms, hail and storms to be modelled accurately.

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naNea® – biodegradable and recyclable high-performance materials

OceanSafe

naNea® is a high-performance material redefining sustainability: biodegradable, recyclable, and functional - without compromise.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified® – Printing and Packaging Solutions

Vögeli AG Marketingproduktion & Druck

Circular magazines, packaging and games – free from harmful substances and produced in Switzerland without direct CO₂ emissions.

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Circular Economy Partner – Circular solutions for aluminium production

Bathco

Bathco makes aluminium smelting more efficient, more stable and lower in CO₂ – using smart recycling technology for greener aluminium.

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Modular second-life battery storage systems for households, apartment blocks and SMEs

Evolium Technologies

Millions of battery cells are given a new lease of life and store solar energy locally – with guaranteed capacity and industrial circular economy practices.

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CO₂-based district heating and cooling networks

ExerGo

Compact CO₂ networks delivering ultra-efficient, low- loss heating & cooling. Turning waste heat into clean energy for decarbonized cities.

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Girsberger Remanufacturing – Furniture refurbishment

Girsberger

Girsberger extends the lifespan of furniture through remanufacturing and upcycling – in a way that conserves resources, is manufacturer-independent and cost-effective.

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UPSOM – Methanisation reactor for power-to-gas

GRZ Technologies

Transforms captured CO₂ and green hydrogen into synthetic methane for direct injection into the gas grid.

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happy second life – recycling returned mattresses

Hilding Anders

Returns were long seen as waste. Today they are becoming part of a circular use model — reshaping the logic of an entire market.

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Sustainability Strategy – Resource Efficiency in Hotel Operations

Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich

A sustainable luxury hotel combines tradition and comfort. Technology and staff work seamlessly together, operating discreetly in the background. A measurable impact, with a strong regional presence.

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HOCl-based disinfectant solutions

Hydroliq

Hydroliq develops scalable HOCl-based hygiene solutions for safe, effective and sustainable disinfection in critical infrastructure.

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Calterra – a low-carbon cement line made from local clay

JURA Materials

From product to portfolio shift: Calterra is establishing low‑carbon LC3 cements from Swiss raw materials as the new industry standard.

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Concrete with permanent CO₂ storage

KLARK

KLARK transforms concrete from a carbon emitter into a measurable climate protection solution and turns every building into a permanent CO₂ sink.

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Recyclable and low-carbon blister packs

Liveo Research

One-Material Blister (OMB™ ) Packs for Pharma that protect medicines, run on existing lines and reduce environmental footprint.

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Recycling of solvents in production

Lonza

Solvent recycling is no longer a vision but the state of the art at Lonza in Visp.

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Circular fashion with a take-back scheme

NIKIN

Circular clothing with a take back system: customers receive real cash when returning garments after use.

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Mythen membrane for more efficient green hydrogen

Novamem

Green hydrogen is the future. Novamem makes it cost-effective. Swiss-made.

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Stainless steel and special alloys made from industrial scrap and solar energy

Panatere

Concentrated solar powered revolution in steel and metal alloy production for supply chain security and decarbonisation

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Platform for measuring investment stewardship

rezonanz

rezonanz makes investment stewardship measurable, thereby enabling better capital allocation and delivering tangible sustainability impacts.

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A sustainable, integrated mountain railway and tourism model

Rigi Bahnen

Rigi Bahnen AG is making sustainability its business model – from mobility and climate to biodiversity and regional responsibility.

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FluX Multi – Multimodal methane monitoring

SensorX Solutions

Multimodale Methanüberwachung für schnellere Leckerkennung, Reparatur und Dekarbonisierung.

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‘Value to Society’ and ‘IMPACT NOW’ – measurable sustainability for businesses

SGS

SGS quantifies its societal impact and scales practical sustainability solutions worldwide through its Value to Society and IMPACT NOW.

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Data-Driven Sustainability – data-driven CO₂ and ESG management for businesses

Swisscom

Data Driven Sustainability supports companies of all sizes in decarbonization and ESG management through the use of suitable tools.

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LAVAN ESA – for resource-efficient textile processes

Textilcolor

Excellent Soaping Agent - Aftersoaping agent for reactive dyeing and printing with an excellent price-performance ratio.

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Decarbonised pharmaceutical production as a business model

UCB Farchim

A pharma manufacturing site model delivering science‑based CO₂ and water reduction, turning strict regulatory compliance into Net Zero 2045 action.

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Second-life batteries as a home energy storage solution

upVolt

Dein Elektroauto versorgt dein Haus: upVolt baut ausgediente Fahrzeugbatterien zu persönlichen Heimspeichern für Solaranlagen um.

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Ingredients derived from by-products of beer production

Yeastup

Maximizing the value of spent yeast for human nutrition.

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