Swiss Sustainable Finance

🏢🏦🏥 From practitioners for practitioners: Our 2nd Real Estate Questionnaire is out now! We have invited 👩🎓👨💼industry and academic experts to form a steering committee to evaluate market feedback and align the questionnaire with current market practice. 🛠️The result is a useful instrument; the questionnaire can serve as the standard tool for indirect real estate investors to gather information from direct real estate vehicles. Download: https://lnkd.in/eUKtAwwN A big ‘Thank you’ to all the contributors 💐: - Andreas Bollhalder, CFA, ASIK/Asga PK - Juerg Capol, Utilita - Sabine Döbeli, SSF - Nina Lustenberger, ZHAW - Robert Radmilovic, Wüest Partner - Jan Elmer, ZKB - Marc Wyss, Maerki Baumann & Co AG - Ruedi Göldi, Swiss Finance & Property Group - Daniela Jorio, UBS Funds Management (Switzerland) AG - and especially to Dr. Hendrik Kimmerle who laid the foundations for the questionnaire at SSF. 📯 Do you have any feedback on the questionnaire? Please send us your feedback via form on our website. #RealEstateQuestionnaire #SSF #SustainableFinance

How can we unite the power of diverse actors in sustainable finance? By leveraging existing expertise, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and communicating clearly and regularly. We were incredibly pleased to share our insights at the new networking lunch, organized by Building Bridges, SFG - Sustainable Finance Geneva and GreenBuzz. More than 30 senior leaders from financial institutions, corporates, and international organizations gathered in Zurich to exchange ideas and insights. Karen Hitschke (CEO, Building Bridges Foundation) and three founding partners of Building Bridges reflected on this year’s conference in October, sharing key takeaways. Adrian Schatzmann (CEO, AMAS), Romain Leroy-Castillo (Director AI and Education, SSF) and August Benz (Deputy CEO, SBA), highlighted the productive spirit in Geneva, noting an increased focus on business opportunities. They agreed that both technical and financial innovations are paving the way for a successful transition. A standout moment was the keynote by Butch Bacani, Head of Insurance, UNEP FI, who underscored the pivotal role of Zurich and Geneva, among others thanks to the UNEP Finance Initiative, in shaping global frameworks for responsible investment and sustainable insurance over the past two decades. 🌍 At SSF, we’re excited to continue fostering mutual understanding across the entire value chain, from the real economy to the end investor. Do you want to become part of the Sustainable Finance Community? Visit https://lnkd.in/d7pGRsTB   #SustainableFinance #Collaboration #BuildingBridges #UNEPFI

🌱🌟 We are more than pleased to welcome e.foresight - Banking Trendscout by Swisscom as our newest member! 💠Find the full list of our 265 members and network partner here 💠 https://lnkd.in/eZSxfbm5 #SustainableFinance #SSF

Driving Change: SSF at Building Bridges Action Days 2025 This year, we were proud to co-organize and participate in seven events during the Building Bridges Action Days in Geneva, bringing together leaders and experts to tackle some of the most pressing sustainability challenges. 🙌 Our 3 Key Highlights: ✨Climate & Real Estate: Partnering with WWF Switzerland, we explored how climate change is reshaping property values and insurance. Experts from ETH Zürich, GVZ Gebäudeversicherung Kanton Zürich, Raiffeisen Group, Minergie and WWF Switzerland shared critical insights on physical risks, energy efficiency, and the urgency of climate action. ✨Carbon Markets: With the Zurich Carbon Market Association, we discussed the booming potential of carbon markets, emphasizing trust, real-world impact, and the need for investor engagement. ✨Networking & Collaboration: From a members-only breakfast to closed-door roundtables on AI and sustainable finance, we fostered dialogue and innovation. A big Thank you 💙 to all the speakers, partners, and participants for making these conversations so impactful: David N. Bresch, Daniel Steinfeld, Christian Hofer, Andreas Meyer Primavesi, Thomas Vellacott, Juerg Fuessler, Anik Kohli, Axel Michaelowa, Rosa Sangiorgio, Maggie Kim, the professional Building Bridges Crew and the our experts from the SSF Team with Sabine Döbeli, Romain Leroy-Castillo, Katja Brunner - merci beaucoup. We are confident, the transition to a sustainable economy is underway. Let’s keep building bridges together! #SustainableFinance #ClimateAction #BuildingBridges #CarbonMarkets #RealEstate

🌍📬 The SSF Newsletter October 2025 is published. 📰 In this edition, Caroline Putmann Cramer, Director Romandie SSF, shares her insights from our SSF event at the Building Bridges Conference in Geneva, e.g. the relevance of 🏢 real estate and 🌀physical risks. 🏡 Homeowners show a growing interest in energy efficiency and climate resilience, true to the motto “safeguarding the property value while reducing costs”. Visit our report section and learn more about «Zirkuläres Bauen: Leitfaden für Investoren und Bauherrschaften» (in German only). 💡 Stay up to date with your knowledge and profit as a SSF member from the attractive discounts for events in November 2025. 🗺️ Are you interested in Impact Investing? Visit the newly launched SPII website and explore the Swiss Impact Investing Map. Or flip through the slide deck of the first SPII webinar. We further cover our recent activities, the latest regulatory and market news, upcoming sustainable finance events, and noteworthy publications. ▶️ Read the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/ewYeSV2M #SustainableFinance #SPII #RealEstate #SSF #SwissImpactInvestingMap #AI

📢 Exciting News: Swiss Sustainable Lending Market Study 2025 – Register Now! On Monday, 17 November 2025, we are going to unveil the second edition of the Swiss Sustainable Lending Market Study, produced in a collaborative effort by Swiss Sustainable Finance (SSF) and the ZHAW School of Management and Law. How do we contribute to a deeper understanding of the role of sustainable lending and its varied forms? ✅ Due to newly covered aspects, we will offer more detailed insights ✅ For the first time, we will present some trend data Whether you’re a finance professional, sustainability advocate, or simply curious about the future of lending, this study offers invaluable perspectives on how sustainability is reshaping the Swiss lending landscape. The programme includes the presentation of the study, a practitioner input on Sustainable Lending Approach and a panel discussion. We are looking forward welcoming speakers from Zürcher Kantonalbank and Raiffeisen as well as Leonie Novak, Senior Sustainability Specialist, Corporate & Institutional Clients, UBS Switzerland AG and Cédric Früh, Innovation & Trend Consultant, e.foresight. 👉 Register now to be among the first to access the findings and join the conversation. https://lnkd.in/eWtFdYP2 #SustainableFinance #SwissFinance #SustainableLending #ESG #ZHAW #SSF

🌟 The Swiss Impact Investing Community Just Got Stronger! We congratulate the Swiss Platform for Impact Investing (SPII) to their successful launch 👏 of 🥇 their brand-new website 🥇 their first community webinar & 🥇 the go-live of the Swiss Impact Investing Map! Rosa Sangiorgio, SPII Executive Board Chair, set the stage in the webinar with a powerful introduction. 🥁 Kali Taylor (CEO, SFG) and Morgane Loisel (iGravity) unveiled the Swiss Impact Investing Map. 💎 This interactive tool, created by SFG - Sustainable Finance Geneva and iGravity and supported by SECO Economic Cooperation and Development, will surely become a game-changer for transparency and collaboration in the sector. Veronica Baker (SSF) moderated the dynamic discussion and shared updates on upcoming SPII activities. 🔛Become part of the vibrant community and share your feedback: The Swiss Impact Investing Map is now open for consultation until 15 January 2026. 🔗 To the map and the SPII new website: https://lnkd.in/ewBy3qju #ImpactInvesting #SPII #SustainableFinance #SwissImpactInvestingMap #SECO #Collaboration #Switzerland #GIIN

🌍 Sustainable finance should not suffer from the disappearance of any single initiative. 💬 In a new interview with SwissPowerShift, SSF CEO Sabine Döbeli shares her insights on the recent dissolution of the UN’s Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) and what it means for the future of sustainable finance. 🏛️ While some may see the end of the NZBA as a setback, Sabine reminds us that the broader momentum for sustainable finance remains strong, and that collaboration, credible commitments, and a supportive policy environment are key to continued progress. 📈“The real challenge lies in the global political situation and the mobilization of public funds that we would need elsewhere.” Read the full interview below! (Now available in English, French and German) #SustainableFinance #ClimateFinance #BuildingBridges #ResponsibleInvesting #NetZero #Switzerland

🌱🌟 We are more than pleased to welcome Fiera Capital as our newest member and UZH Department of Finance as our newest network partner. 💠Find the full list of our 265 members and network partner here 💠 https://lnkd.in/eZSxfbm5 #SustainableFinance #SSF

🌎The global carbon market is expected to 📈 grow significantly, fuelled by evolving regulations and increasing demand from corporates. Juerg Fuessler, Infras, and Sabine Döbeli, SSF, were setting the stage for the ZCMA/SSF workshop, moderated by Anik Kohli on the 3rd day at the ✨Building Bridges Conference in Geneva with their short presentations. 🎤In small groups moderated by a selected panel of experts, the participants discussed various aspects of how to improve carbon markets. 🎵 A few sound bites: - Create better standards - to increase trust in carbon credits - Offer more reliable ratings - preferably through regulation - Invest - in improved registries - Declining price volatility - a signal of improving markets - Use of technology – helps to increase trust - Large buyers dominate the market and involve their suppliers - Better quality would require higher prices 5️⃣Key takeaways: ✔️Carbon markets offer significant potential for investors ✔️Trust & reliability are key ✔️Reputational and financial risks have to be managed (high volatility) ✔️Despite these risks, let’s move ahead as the markets will gain importance ✔️Real world impact is key – positive effect on communities Carbon markets will be a cornerstone for the transition to a sustainable economy. Axel Michaelowa and Romain Leroy-Castillo wrapped up the event with closing notes. A big 👏 thank you to all the speakers and facilitators: Anik Kohli, Infras - Juerg Fuessler, Infras - Sabine Döbeli, SSF - Romain Leroy-Castillo, SSF - Eva van der Want, SIX Group - Axel Michaelowa, Perspectives - Kai Rassmus Landwehr, MyClimate - Lisa Braune, Neustark - Patrick Camenisch, CarbonRemoval Partners - Sanne Rosendaal, ING - Maaike Tiersma-Woollgar, UBS #BuildingBridges25 #SustainableFinance #ZurichCarbonMarketAssociation #SSF