Environmental protection: Swiss companies struggle with sustainability goals

The boards of directors of Swiss companies often struggle with the topic of sustainability and the implementation of corresponding targets. More than four out of five board members (82%) recognise the growing importance of sustainability, according to a survey published on Monday by the Swiss Association of Boards of Directors in collaboration with Deloitte Switzerland and Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. However, only half of the companies have set sustainability targets that they measure against. In addition, more than half of the 409 board members surveyed (60%) reported difficulties in measuring their own environmental impact. The study thus reveals a considerable discrepancy between the increasing importance of sustainability at companies and its practical implementation, said a press release on the study. + Switzerland strives for a more sustainable economy The outlook for the next three years is clear when it comes to sustainability: 84% of respondents expect ...