Corporate Responsibility – News

From sustainable investment solutions, to environmental sustainability, through to serving communities: Here you will find the latest news.

1/18/2021

Vontobel fundraising initiative enables digital family links search platform in six more countries

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) felt the impacts of the corona crisis in 2020—both within the organization as well as in crisis regions. Thanks to the Vontobel fundraising initiative, it can nevertheless deploy the digital search platform for reconnecting separated families in six more countries.

11/30/2020

Vontobel fundraising initiative supports the reunification of families torn apart

Through its internal 2020 fundraising initiative, Vontobel is supporting the ICRC's Restoring Family Links program. This program brings together families who have been torn apart by military conflicts, natural disasters and migration. In a livestream, ICRC President Peter Maurer presented digital solutions for humanitarian work and spoke about the current challenges facing the ICRC. Watch the replay now.

8/24/2020

Vontobel once again receives above-average score from the “Principles for Responsible Investment” in 2020

In 2020, Vontobel once again received an above-average score from the “Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)” – a UN initiative – for its sustainable investment strategies. In the 2020 reporting, Vontobel’s rating was higher than average for five of the seven modules that were assessed.

4/9/2020

Vontobel Sustainability Report 2019: Traveling the growth path

Last year, our clients invested almost twice as much in sustainable investment solutions as they did in other investment strategies. We have also further improved our Principles for Sustainable Investment (PRI) rating.

1/13/2020

Vontobel ensures better healthcare for 70,000 infants in Nigeria

During the 2019 fundraising initiative, Vontobel employees donated more than ever before to the ICRC. The donation will help improve medical treatment for 70,000 infants in Nigeria.

11/22/2019

Vontobel donates for a digital health project

With an internal fundraising initiative, Vontobel supports the ALMANACH, the Algorithm for the Management of Acute Childhood Illnesses. The innovative app helps medical staff in Nigeria treat young children who have fallen ill.

Media Release 7/29/2019

Vontobel further improves on its already very good score for the ‘Principles for Responsible Investment’ in 2019

Vontobel has further improved on its score for the ‘Principles for Responsible Investment’ (PRI) – a United Nations initiative – this year after already achieving an above-average score for its sustainable investment strategies in 2018.

6/3/2019

Vontobel now the third-largest provider of sustainable investments in Switzerland

The Swiss market for sustainable investments grew by 83% in 2018 compared to the previous year.

4/1/2019

30 years of the Hans Vontobel Award for Agricultural Sciences: The world needs bright minds

Over 100 guests enjoyed a very special evening on the occasion of the anniversary celebrations for “30 years of the Hans Vontobel Award for Agricultural Sciences” in the Vontobel Auditorium. A look back made the origin of the prize clear, namely in Hans Vontobel’s strong attachment to nature.

3/14/2019

Vontobel Sustainability Report 2018. Milestones included

Vontobel reached further milestones in 2018. The sustainably invested assets increased from CHF 14 billion to over CHF 23 billion. (+70%). Vontobel also received two top sustainability ratings.

1/15/2019

Vontobel doubles donation to ICRC

Vontobel has carried out a company-wide fundraising appeal for the fourth time. Twice as much money was collected in 2018 compared with the prior year.

12/11/2018

PRI Climate Forum 2018: «Climate change is no fake news for us»

Climate change is also having an impact on the financical industry. Over 100 guests in the Vontobel Auditorium discover where the challenges and opportunities lie.

11/20/2018

Vontobel fundraising appeal for schools in Iraq

Vontobel supports the restoration of schools in Iraq with an internal fundraising appeal in favor of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

10/16/2018

Combating bee deaths with heated hives

Vontobel is a member of the Climate Foundation Switzerland that financially supports an innovative product: a heated hive.

Media Release 7/17/2018

Vontobel achieves very good score for the Principles for Responsible Investment

Vontobel received an above-average score with its sustainable investment strategies for the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) – an initiative launched by the United Nations.

7/4/2018

Vontobel congratulates Swiss Climate Foundation on 10th anniversary

In summer 2008, Vontobel and 10 other firms established the Swiss Climate Foundation – enabling Swiss SMEs to implement 1,400 climate protection projects. One of them is Good Soaps – detergents without palm oil.

News 6/26/2018

Vontobel awarded ‘Prime’ status in the ISS-oekom sustainability rating

ISS-oekom has rated Vontobel’s sustainability performance this year for the first time and has awarded it ‘Prime’ status. This means that Vontobel ranks among the top 6% in its peer group of 44 asset managers worldwide.

Insights , Sustainable Value 6/22/2018

Tradition instead of trendiness: At Vontobel sustainability is not a buzzword

For Vontobel, sustainability is a promise, one preceded by a long tradition. Sustainability Manager Natalie Ernst understands the demands this puts on us.

5/30/2018

Vontobel is the fourth-largest provider of sustainable investments in Switzerland

The Swiss market for sustainable investments grew by more than 80% in 2017 compared to the previous year.

2/7/2018

"In a previous life, I was a poster"

Advertising bears fruit: Shopping bags are being created from a mega poster used in Vontobel's new image campaign.

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