Archive – Multinational Companies

The imperfect science of ESG investing

This content was published on Feb 21, 2022 More companies are jumping on the ESG bandwagon. But are investors just rewarding good intentions?

Glencore sets aside $1.5bn to settle UK, US and Brazil probes

This content was published on Feb 16, 2022 Commodities group to return $4 billion to shareholders after record profits.

Can Novartis’s sustainability-linked bond make good on its promises?

This content was published on Feb 16, 2022 Novartis’s sustainability-linked bond was a world first for the pharmaceutical industry. But will it improve access to medicine?

ESG bonds and their use cases explained

This content was published on Feb 16, 2022 Interest in ESG bonds has been steadily growing but what exactly are they and why are they being bought and sold?

Switzerland ranks among world leaders for trademark and patent filings

This content was published on Feb 11, 2022 A record number of international patents were filed last year despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

Swiss-based airport services firm suffers ransomware attack

This content was published on Feb 4, 2022 Swissport, the world’s largest airport ground services support and cargo handling company, is hit by ransomware attackers.

The seed revolution is coming

This content was published on Jan 31, 2022 More governments are allowing genome editing technology in our food. Some aren't regulating it at all. What does this mean for the future of food?

Genome editing’s patent problem fuels concern for the future of food

This content was published on Jan 31, 2022 Genome editing is touted as a solution to feeding a planet battered by climate change. But an outdated patent system could stifle its potential.