Green Tech
The dovetailing of sustainability and digital financial technology combines two strategic priorities of Swiss financial market policy that are key to making the financial centre fit for the future.
Swiss Climate Scores (2022)
Voluntary standard for transparency on climate risks in portfolios. First of its kind worldwide, enhances comparability and reduces greenwashing.
Relevance: Switzerland was the first country in the world to introduce such a transparency standard. It is intended to boost competition for sustainable investments and make greenwashing more difficult. For fintech companies, it provides opportunities to offer innovative solutions for obtaining and analysing climate score data. Overall, the Swiss Climate Scores bolster the financial centre's claim to play a leading role in sustainable finance, with digital tools as a door opener. Swiss Climate Scores
Green Fintech Network (seit 2020)
Network comprising SIF, fintech start-ups, banks and universities. Objective: to promote green fintech solutions (e.g. carbon tracking, impact investing).
Relevance: With this public-private partnership, Switzerland was able to make its mark early on. The Green Fintech Network brings together expertise from various fields and has helped to create favourable conditions for green fintech companies. This supports the goal of making the financial centre both competitive and sustainable.