New record for Climate Foundation Switzerland
In the first half of 2017, the Swiss Climate Foundation awarded 1.1 million Swiss francs to eight small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) developing climate-friendly products and ideas. This marks a new high for the nine-year-old foundation's semi-annual funding of innovations.
If roof tiles are replaced with micro power plants for wind and solar energy and if carbon from plant waste can be put into the soil instead of escaping into the air as CO2, then Switzerland and Liechtenstein will come decisive steps closer to their climate goals.
On May 15, the Swiss Climate Foundation announced the support of eight innovative climate protection projects of Swiss and Liechtenstein SMEs have been decided. This is the highest number since the foundation was established in 2008. "The urgency of climate protection means that existing markets for climate-friendly products and concepts will continue to grow and new ones will emerge," explains Gabriele Burn, president of the foundation. "Domestic SMEs should be able to take advantage of this opportunity. This benefits both climate protection and the business location."
From the economy for the economy
The Swiss Climate Foundation is a voluntary initiative by business for business. 27 renowned service providers such as banks, insurance companies and consulting firms donate money to the foundation, which is then awarded to SMEs. This year, the Swiss Climate Foundation can award over three million francs. Support is given to SMEs in Switzerland and Liechtenstein that save energy in their own operations or develop innovative products for climate protection. The Swiss Climate Foundation also supports SMEs that enter into a voluntary target agreement on energy saving with the energy agencies EnAW and act.
Since its establishment in 2008, the foundation has supported around 1,300 SMEs with 16 million Swiss francs. SMEs can submit applications for smaller energy-saving projects directly on the website. Contributions of up to 20,000 francs are awarded on an ongoing basis. Large energy-saving projects and innovations are approved every six months by the Foundation Board. In the first half of 2017, more applications for innovation projects were approved than in any previous six-month period.
Text: Climate Foundation Switzerland
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