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Budget Signals Matter — Why We Co-Signed the Call for a Climate-Spending Target in the Next EU MFF
SWISOX has joined over 60 organisations in urging the European Commission to preserve a clear climate spending target in the next EU budget. Here’s why it matters — and what’s at stake as budget negotiations begin.
Bridging the Gap Between Transparency and Action: SWISOX & BX Launches Tradeable Green List
We’ve taken a major step forward in connecting climate credibility to market access. Together with BX Swiss, 39 of the companies on our Green Light List are now tradeable directly in CHF. Here’s why exchanges matter — and what this means for the future of sustainable finance.
Why Fossil-Fuel Infrastructure Has No Place in Sustainability
Can a company be called sustainable if it’s still building coal plants or drilling new oil fields? At SWISOX, we don’t think so. This article explains why fossil fuel infrastructure is fundamentally incompatible with climate-aligned investing — and how we use Urgewald’s GCEL and GOGEL lists to ensure no such company ever makes it onto our Green Light List. It’s not about opinions. It’s about science, transparency, and investor trust.
Australia Joins the Taxonomy Era — A New Milestone in Sustainable Finance
Australia has officially joined the global shift toward taxonomy-based sustainable finance. The release of its national taxonomy marks a major milestone — combining scientific rigour, local relevance, and international credibility. At SWISOX, we’ve begun reviewing this framework to assess its potential inclusion in the Traffic Light System™. With the help of Linda Romanovska, we’re hopeful that Australian companies could soon be evaluated using this powerful tool.
Backpedalling on Accountability: What the EU Omnibus Directive Means for Sustainable Finance
The EU’s draft sustainability omnibus directive proposes sweeping changes to CSRD and CSDDD — raising reporting thresholds, scrapping mandatory climate transition plans, and turning value chain due diligence into a voluntary exercise. Framed as simplification, this package risks dismantling the very framework that underpins Europe’s leadership in sustainable finance. Our latest article breaks down what’s changing, what it means for investors and companies, and why the EU must not backtrack on accountability and transparency.
SWISOX Listens #1 — 5 Climate Podcasts Worth Your Attention This Week
We listened to this week’s best climate podcasts so you don’t have to. From Brazil’s COP30 strategy to Northvolt’s pastry-chef hiring spree, here’s what matters for sustainable finance — and why.
The Quiet Dismantling of Ambition
The EU says it’s sticking to its 2040 climate target. But leaked plans suggest it may let countries hit that goal by paying others to cut emissions. We explain what’s at stake — and why SWISOX is sticking to science.
Inside SWISOX Data Studio
SWISOX Data Studio is your access point to transparent sustainability data — including the full Green Light List, tier logic, live dashboards, and more. Open to all.
What Is the SWISOX Traffic Light System?
A simple, science-based system to help you understand which companies are aligned with sustainability — starting with the Green Light List. Built on EU Taxonomy, not fluff.
The Death of ESG: Why Taxonomy Reporting Is Taking Over
ESG ratings promised transparency but delivered confusion. The EU Taxonomy offers science-based clarity — and with it, a new way forward. Here’s why it matters.
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