Speeki helps Swiss businesses with their sustainability disclosure obligations
Switzerland is currently in the first full year of mandatory ESG reporting under its revised framework. Large financial institutions are required to publicly disclose information on climate-related matters for the 2024 business year, with the first reports to be published in the first half of 2025.
Companies with over 500 employees and meeting specified asset or turnover thresholds are now producing their inaugural climate disclosure reports based on TCFD recommendations, marking a significant shift toward mandatory transparency. Simultaneously, FINMA enacted a new Circular on nature-related risks that entered into force on 1 January 2025 expanding beyond climate to encompass broader environmental risk management requirements for supervised financial entities.
Sustainability obligations are developing quickly in Switzerland. There are a lot of new developments coming in 2026.
Looking toward 2026, Switzerland is preparing for a substantial expansion of its ESG framework through proposed amendments currently under consultation.
On 6 December 2024, the Swiss Federal Council launched a consultation process that will take effect in early 2026, and will introduce mandatory net-zero transition plans, align reporting standards with EU requirements including ESRS, and significantly expand the number of Swiss companies subject to comprehensive ESG reporting obligations, fundamentally reshaping the country's corporate sustainability landscape.
Swiss based large companies now and shortly in the future will need at least the following in place to meet the legislative requirements and the expectations of investors and customers:
- a system to manage sustainability initiatives
- a reporting system that supports reporting according to standards, that could include CSRD, or IFRS S1 and S2, or GRI
- a due diligence mechanism that review suppliers for conflict minerals and human rights risks
Due diligence of suppliers
Switzerland's current supplier due diligence and human rights obligations are in the Swiss Code of Obligations that introduces general reporting obligations and specific conflict minerals and child labour due diligence obligations.
Adjusting its frameworks to remain linked to the EU and be competitive.
Switzerland is deliberately aligning its framework with EU developments.
In September 2023, the Swiss government announced key guiding principles to align the nascent non-financial disclosure obligations with the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
This alignment reflects Switzerland's recognition that given the close economic ties with the EU, both large and small Swiss companies are affected by the new EU rules – directly or indirectly.
Switzerland's approach demonstrates a commitment to maintaining competitiveness while ensuring robust ESG disclosure standards that meet international expectations.
How Speeki can help your business in Switzerland
Depending on the size and scale of your company, you may have mandatory or optional ESG reporting requirements in Switzerland in the near future. Whether you fall under the Code of Obligations, have extensive operations in Europe or are being asked for ESG data points from your customers, Speeki's technology platform will simplify compliance.
Prepare for reporting against CSRD, IFRS S1 and S2 or GRI
Speeki can produce reports according to all the available standards that might be required by Swiss companies. Whether you are choosing to follow more complex standards including CSRD or simpler ones like IFRS s1 and S2, Speeki's Ai-driven reporting system can help produce those reports.
Conducting conflict mineral and human rights due diligence and moving beyond policies
Complying with the Code of Obligations will require a comprehensive programme. This is more than just a policy and a statement on your website.
지속가능성 실사 및 공급업체 자격 검증
More than just a questionnaire to collect information, Speeki helps develop a qualification system involving risk identification, assessments, contracting, due diligence, and audit.
Speeki allows you to cover all sustainability topics in a consistent manner
From building and maintaining ESG and sustainability programmes to driving accountability and generating reports, Speeki supports your journey in ESG and sustainability and other non-financial reporting aspects.
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Switzerland is making a strong push forward in ESG and sustainability. Those companies that lean in will be able to take advantage of new business opportunities in Europe and abroad.
Reporting for Switzerland and beyond
Speeki continuously incorporates new global or local reporting standards as they are published. We already cover CSRD and IFRS S1 and S2, the two leading standards globally.
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Speeki 기후 변화뿐만 아니라 20개 이상의 영역에 걸쳐 프로그램을 구축할 수 있도록 지원합니다. 기업은 기후 회계 또는 에너지 관리 시스템과 같은 다른 소프트웨어 제품과 Speeki 사용하여 지속 가능성 노력을 조정할 수 있습니다.
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많은 기업이 자체 ESG 전문가를 보유하고 있지 않으며, 다른 곳에서 합리적인 가격으로 역량을 확보하는 데 어려움을 겪을 수 있습니다. Speeki 소프트웨어로 ESG와 지속가능성을 구축하는 데 도움이 되는 지침과 AI를 제공합니다.
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Andrew is our go-to solution-finder, assisting our teams in selling and creating new products and guiding clients with advice and certifications. Andrew brings a strong blend of tech know-how and legal training to clients across Europe.
Speeki ESG 및 지속 가능성에 도움을 줄 수 있는 몇 가지 예시
이사회가 주도하고 경영진이 실행하는 명확한 전략이 필요합니다. 이사회는 감독과 확신을 통해 ESG와 지속가능성이 단순한 비용이 아니라 경쟁 우위라는 확신을 가질 수 있습니다. Workday는 이사회 및 경영진과 협력하여 위험과 기회를 이해하고 실행 전략을 정의할 수 있도록 지원합니다.
The challenges raised by the new legislation in Europe also apply in many other countries. Having a global approach to supplier qualification and due diligence is essential. Managing your supply chain risks and understanding how your customers will view you in return will be a competitive advantage.
Through our subsidiary Speeki Europe, Speeki is a globally accredited* certification body for ISO management system standards. Subject to our independence rules, we can certify you in Switzerland (and your global operations) against standards such as anti-bribery, compliance, governance, social responsibility, whistleblowing, and more.
*American ANAB and French Cofrac: Comité Français d'Accréditation is the French accreditation body (Accreditation N° 4-0609. List of locations and scope available at www.cofrac.fr.)
Speeki can be used by a wide range of Swiss entities, including businesses of all sizes, across various industries. Whether a small enterprise starting its sustainability journey or a large corporation enhancing its ESG practices, Speeki offers software and solutions that cater to your company’s needs.
Speeki 내부 고발 솔루션, 뇌물 수수 방지 규정 준수 또는 관리 시스템, 글로벌 인권 및 현대판 노예 시스템을 구축하는 데 도움을 드릴 수 있습니다. 컨설팅, 기술 및 보증 솔루션을 통해 귀사의 비즈니스에 가치를 더할 준비가 되어 있습니다.
Speeki ESG 및 지속가능성 전반에 걸쳐 검증 솔루션을 제공합니다. 독립성 규정에 따라 귀사의 ESG 보고에 대한 감사 및 검증 계획을 수립할 수 있습니다. 독립적인 검증의 확신을 가지고 보고를 검증하세요.
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