Measurement, measuring equipment and measuring methods. Physics, chemistry and biology. Precision to the limit: The national metrology institute METAS in Bern ensures that everything and everywhere in Switzerland is measured with the highest accuracy. It goes without saying that its own performance is also constantly checked here.
Urgent action is needed from both governments and business to mitigate climate change, including more than one EU directive on corporate sustainability reporting. These directives also affect Swiss companies.
Digitization and sustainability are closely linked. At first glance, this statement may sound controversial. After all, digitization requires valuable resources such as rare earth metals and, of course, energy. However, this is only one side of the coin, and the trade-off is worthwhile. Digitization opens up numerous potentials for making processes in companies more efficient and sustainable, while saving valuable resources in the long term.
The rising tide of data is causing stress among executives, with 72% admitting that the overwhelming amount of data and their reliance on it has prevented them from making decisions at all. This is shown by a new study.
PUBLIREPORTAGE By embedding circular principles at the core of business decisions, companies can both reduce costs and underpin their social responsibility.
One of the simplest approaches describing the circular economy hierarchically is the concept of "reduce, reuse, recycle, (compensate)": First and foremost, companies must avoid actions that have a negative impact on the environment at the outset. Products or materials should remain in use as long as possible. Careful recycling counteracts waste. In the last instance, compensation for unavoidable emissions should be made via climate protection projects.
With these five tips, you can work with Canon Switzerland to implement sustainable solutions and promote a circular office:
First of all, it is important to understand that "used" is not synonymous with "impaired" - on the contrary: used goods have already proven their performance and reliability and offer equally sustainable and economic advantages. The life cycle of the equipment is extended, waste is reduced and the reliable and tested equipment can be purchased at favorable conditions. Canon's Certified-Used multifunction printers offer the ideal option - to ensure the highest quality standards, the devices are cleaned using a certified process flow in Switzerland, refurbished and equipped with the latest firmware and security features.
Recycling, i.e. reusing materials that are already in use, reduces the amount of waste and reduces dependence on natural resources. To minimize the environmental impact of the recycling process, Canon Switzerland focuses on localization and has brought the right partner on board in Solenthaler Recycling AG (soRec): toner-containing consumables are recycled in Gossau SG using an innovative process in an environmentally compatible manner - there is no need for high-emission transport abroad.
Energy-efficient devices lower electricity costs and help protect the environment by reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Canon multifunction printers are designed to have low energy consumption - 88% of Canon's A3/A4 multifunction printers are certified with the Blue Angel label. The A4 Range was awarded first place as "Most Energy Efficient Laser A4 Brand" by Keypoint Intelligence Buyers Lab, the world's leading independent evaluator of software and hardware.
Paper is responsible for approximately 70-80% of emissions during printer use, making it a fundamental starting point for strengthening sustainability in the office. Canon's ZERO paper range is FSC® certified and comes 100% carbon neutralized.
Despite all efforts, not all emissions are always avoidable. This can be remedied by offsetting the resulting emissions via certified climate protection projects. Together with ClimatePartner, Canon Switzerland offers climate neutralization of the emissions generated by the printing process. Companies can demonstrate their commitment to sustainability with the corresponding certificates and thus position themselves as particularly sustainable in the eyes of their stakeholders. n
Canon (Switzerland) AG is a leading provider of solutions for hybrid working as well as secure and efficient document and print management.
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Mr. and Mrs. Swiss produce around 700 kg of municipal waste per year. Part of this is recycled, the other part is incinerated. Service providers such as Helvetia Environnement ensure throughout the country that the waste is collected and sent to its final destination.
This article uses the example of the energy supplier Vattenfall to show how climate risks can be dealt with, which central challenges are associated with them and which dilemma situations arise for risk managers. In particular, the question arises as to how these emerging risks are methodically assessed and what net impact - be it negative or positive - these risks cause for companies in the long term.
This article presents two approaches to optimizing risk, emergency and crisis management and increasing reliability based on "best available information."
It's a compelling concept: an individual or organization has relatively little information about its environment and interacts with only a limited number of conspecifics. And yet the group as a whole makes coordinated decisions that seem to make sense. Fish, birds, and insects exemplify it. So why shouldn't it be applicable to societies and businesses? How convenient to be able to blindly rely on the behavior of the group. A significant risk for companies is on the table.
The Society for Quality in Dentistry SQD has been guided by the EFQM model since 2023. The spring meeting was dominated by this European management model.
How do SMEs succeed in distinguishing themselves as attractive employers in times of severe shortage of skilled workers? What advantages can they play in the competition for employees with larger companies? Interesting prioritizations from the employees' point of view were discovered by the research of the Swiss Distance Learning University (FFHS) in cooperation with institutions from Valais.
