Regulation
ESG Reporting in Energy: Disclosure Requirements for Swiss Oil and Gas Companies
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting has evolved from a voluntary exercise in corporate communications to a regulatory obligation with material …
EU Energy Regulation Impact on Swiss Oil and Gas Trading
Switzerland’s commodity trading industry operates in an increasingly complex regulatory environment shaped largely by European Union legislation. Despite …
Oil Trader Sanctions Compliance: Navigating Sanctions Regimes from Switzerland
Sanctions compliance has become one of the most consequential regulatory challenges facing Swiss commodity trading firms. The proliferation of sanctions regimes …
Swiss Carbon Tax: CO2 Levy Structure, Rates, and Impact on Energy Markets
Switzerland’s carbon tax — officially designated the CO2 levy — is one of the oldest and most established carbon pricing instruments in the world. First …
Swiss Energy Strategy 2050: Policy Framework, Implementation, and Market Impact
Switzerland’s Energy Strategy 2050 represents the country’s most ambitious attempt to restructure its energy system since the development of its …
Russia Sanctions and Swiss Commodity Traders: SECO Compliance and Market Impact
February 24, 2022 — the date of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine — marks a before-and-after dividing line for Switzerland’s commodity trading …