Sustainability in the financial sector has become increasingly important, both nationally and internationally. Governments and companies worldwide are stepping up their efforts and commitments to combat climate change. Switzerland is no exception to this trend and aims to achieve CO₂ neutrality by 2050. This article examines the diverse spectrum of sustainable finance instruments that are commonly utilized in Switzerland (see section 2), describes some challenges (see section 3) and provides an overview of the Swiss legal and the related regulatory framework (see section 4).

By Philipp Otto / Christian Schneiter (Reference: CapLaw-2024-61)