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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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