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The Swiss Approach to Sustainable Finance
The Swiss approach to sustainable finance consists of a mix of legal, regulatory, and market-based measures reflecting the government’s ambition to strengthen Switzerland’s position as a global hub for sustainable financial services. Additionally, there is a legal obligation to ensure the financial sector contributes to low-emission development resilient to climate change, as mandated by the recently adopted Climate and Innovation Act.
The document provides an overview of such measures in key areas such as sustainability disclosure, greenwashing, climate and nature-related risks in the banking sector and governance. It also showcases the relevance of the instrument of self-regulations issued by financial industry associations, such as the Swiss Bankers Associations (SBA) and the Asset Management Association of Switzerland (AMAS), which are also members of the Swiss Finance Council (SFC).
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