Posts about the things happening inside of Earth Action – about the team, about changes, about the company – that don’t fit into the other categories.
Authors: Noémie Voirin Tricky plastics, big unknowns Plastics are everywhere, but not all microplastics are the same. Tires, paint chips, and synthetic fibers behave differently from the types most studied in oceans and rivers. Zoie Diana, interdisciplinary environmental scientist and PFN
Author: Charlotte Stalder The Plastic Footprint Network (PFN), convened by Earth Action, brings together companies, researchers, and practitioners to develop a science-based and actionable approach to measuring and reducing plastic pollution. Building on its work to standardize plastic footprinting, PFN is now introducing
Authors: Romain Bosson Did you know that the “idle” money sitting in our bank accounts generates far more CO₂ than Switzerland’s entire industrial activity? We often talk about the carbon footprint of our transportation, our food, or our imports. But there
Authors: Romain Bosson Saviez-vous que l’argent « dormant » sur nos comptes génère bien plus de CO₂ que l’ensemble de l’activité industrielle de la Suisse ? On parle beaucoup de l’empreinte carbone de nos déplacements, de notre alimentation ou de nos
Author : Marguerite Fauroux Global greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes are not limited to emissions from energy and industrial systems. A significant share of GHGs also comes from agricultural systems, deforestation and certain land-management practices. Yet, until now, the landscape of
Author : Marguerite Fauroux Les flux mondiaux de gaz à effet de serre (GES) ne se limitent pas aux émissions issues des systèmes énergétiques et industriels. Une part significative des GES provient aussi des systèmes agricoles, de la déforestation et de certaines pratiques de
Author : Noémie Voirin and Sarah Perreard Plastic pollution is often framed as a waste problem. But long before a product becomes waste, critical decisions have already been made — in material selection, design, sourcing, and performance requirements. Maider Iturrondobeitia Ellacuria works precisely at that upstream
Author : Romain Bosson & Marguerite Fauroux Clarifier les rôles, outiller la collaboration et lever les freins à l’action Chez Earth Action, nous observons une constante : de nombreuses entreprises parviennent à mesurer leurs émissions, mais peinent à transformer ces diagnostics en
Author : Romain Bosson & Marguerite Fauroux Clarify roles, enable collaboration, and remove barriers to action At Earth Action we consistently observe the same challenge: many companies succeed in measuring their emission: many companies succeed in measuring their emissions but struggle to turn these
Author : Noémie Voirin A short but important session Global action on plastic pollution took a decisive step forward in Geneva this February. The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) met in Geneva for the third part of its fifth session — INC-5.3
Auteur : Noémie Voirin Une session courte mais stratégique En ce mois de février à Genève, l’action mondiale contre la pollution plastique a franchi une étape clé. Le Comité intergouvernemental de négociation (INC) s’est réuni pour la troisième partie de
This practical guide helps companies—especially Swiss SMEs—navigate the evolving landscape of public funding for sustainability and innovation. Updated for 2026, the guide brings together 70+ federal and cantonal subsidies, including 18 brand-new programs, with clear overviews, eligibility criteria, and real-life
Vous cherchez des financements pour vos projets durables et innovants ? Ce guide pratique accompagne les entreprises – et tout particulièrement les PME suisses – pour identifier rapidement les subventions qui correspondent à leurs besoins. Mis à jour pour 2026, il recense
Author : Noémie Voirin The Plastic Footprint Network (PFN) brings together scientists, companies, and policymakers to measure and reduce the impacts of plastics. Nadim Saadi, recently appointed co-chair of the PFN Scientific Committee, focuses on understanding the often-overlooked effects of microplastics and developing
Auteurs: Romain Bosson & Marguerite Fauroux Deux matériaux au cœur de la transition du secteur de la construction Dans le secteur de la construction métallique, l’acier et l’aluminium représentent une part dominante de l’empreinte carbone liée aux matériaux. Pour les entreprises engagées dans
Authors : Romain Bosson & Marguerite Fauroux Two materials at the heart of the construction sector transition In the metal construction sector, steel and aluminum account for a dominant share of the carbon footprint associated with materials. For companies committed to a low-carbon trajectory, it
This guide helps organizations choose the right carbon tool based on their specific needs — whether it’s to comply with CSRD requirements, track supplier engagement, or calculate product carbon footprints. It offers a clear methodology, concrete evaluation criteria, and practical
Ce guide accompagne les organisations dans le choix de leur outil carbone en fonction de leurs besoins — qu’il s’agisse de répondre aux obligations CSRD, de suivre l’engagement des fournisseurs ou de calculer l’empreinte produit. Il propose une méthodologie claire,
En décembre dernier, nous partagions notre intention de recruter un·e CEO ou COO — pas simplement pour occuper une fonction, mais pour trouver une personne capable de porter Earth Action vers son prochain chapitre. Nous exprimions alors notre besoin de
Earth Action welcomes Arnaud Dauriat as managing director to strengthen team leadership, scale impact, and support our next phase of sustainable growth.
This practical guide helps companies respond to the CDP Plastics Module, including tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your reporting and set ambitious targets. The comprehensive guide covers the practicalities of the CDP Plastics Module
Chez Earth Action, nous aidons les organisations et les individus à progresser de manière significative dans leur démarche de durabilité. Notre catalogue d’offres est un guide complet des services de durabilité que nous proposons – de la stratégie climatique à
At Earth Action, we help organizations and individuals make meaningful progress on their sustainability journey. Our offer catalogue is a comprehensive guide to the sustainability services we provide – from climate strategy to life cycle assessment, plastic footprinting, and more. Fill out this
At Earth Action, we collaborate with global experts who turn cutting-edge science into real-world sustainability tools. One of them is Dr. Elena Corella Puertas, a chemical engineer, educator, and researcher known for her pioneering work on plastic pollution and life
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