About us
Sustainability has become an indispensable issue that is of central importance for companies in all sectors as well as for Switzerland as a business location. Sustainability is therefore a key customer requirement at S-GE. More still: with all its activities and its network, S-GE intends to actively contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Swiss Federal Agenda 2030.
EXPORT PROMOTION
The environmental, social, and economic aspects of sustainability are both a challenge and an opportunity for internationally active companies. A challenge due to the increase of societal demands and legal requirements. An opportunity, as companies with a sustainable orientation gain competitive advantages and become more resilient to crises. S-GE wants to support its customers as best as possible in the area of sustainability and is constantly adapting its services to new customer needs.
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S-GE sensitizes its customers to sustainability aspects in international business during consultations
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Companies receive targeted information on regulatory requirements via S-GE
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S-GE identifies and facilitates business opportunities for Swiss sustainability solutions
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Business partners abroad: S-GE supports the search for a partner and ensures sustainability criteria
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Network: S-GE gives companies easy access to sustainability experts abroad
INVESTMENT PROMOTION
As a technology and innovation location, Switzerland is predestined for the development and commercialization of sustainable solutions. S-GE wants to strengthen Switzerland as a leading location for sustainable solutions and focuses on targeted promotional activities.
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S-GE specifically identifies companies that focus on sustainability and thus optimally complement the Swiss technology and innovation ecosystem
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The assessment of sustainability aspects is a key part of the due diligence of interested foreign companies
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Together with its partners, S-GE markets Switzerland abroad as a sustainability hub
S-GE AS AN ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYER
In their operational activities, i.e. in their day-to-day work, corporate culture, and cooperation with partners, S-GE and its employees place a special focus on the environmental, social, and economic aspects of sustainability.
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S-GE minimizes the company’s own carbon footprint
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S-GE takes specific sustainability criteria into account when procuring products and services for day-to-day business
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As an employer, S-GE ensures fair and safe working conditions and focuses on diversity and inclusion
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S-GE ensures ethical business practices and promotes transparency