Switzerland: Environmental Law

Dans le cadre de la communication commerciale, les indications telles que « respectueux du climat », « neutre en CO₂ » ou « durable » doivent être examinées d’un œil critique.

On 2 April 2026, the Swiss Federal Council published the preliminary draft for a Federal Act on Sustainable Corporate Governance (Bundesgesetz über die nachhaltige Unternehmensführung, NUFG).

Swiss companies face unprecedented disruption as regulatory complexity, environmental pressures, and technological transformation reshape the competitive landscape. Analysis of SIX-listed firms reveals that supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical tensions have become systemic challenges, with companies acknowledging these disruptions significantly outperforming those that don't. The traditional "Swiss Finish" of stability must now be redefined around adaptability and resilience in an era where disrupt...

In November 2020, after several years of debate and an intense voting campaign, Switzerland narrowly rejected the adoption of the first, so-called "Responsible Business Initiative".

IPO Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Switzerland, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries.

Climate – the law governing operations that emit Greenhouse Gases (e.g. carbon trading) is addressed by Environment and Climate Change international guides...

Welcome to the April Edition of the Geneva Insights Newsletter. Various international bodies convene to address key economic, regulatory and developmental challenges.

Swiss law requires big companies as of 2024 (reporting year 2025), to follow the recommendations of the Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures...

Switzerland committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by the year 2050. This ambitious target aligns with global efforts to combat climate change and transition to a more sustainable future ("Paris Agreement").