AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSwiss Referendum Watch: Switzerland’s June 14 vote on capping population at 10 million is being framed as a “Swiss Brexit,” with critics warning it could disrupt the economy and limit access to skilled labour. Climate & Industry: Swiss Re says EV insurance is getting more profitable as markets mature, helped by better data and repair ecosystems. Packaging & Recycling: SPAR Austria and Sealed Air/CRYOVAC report a pilot cutting meat packaging plastic by 70% and cutting CO₂ by about 70%, while keeping shelf-life and recycling compatibility. AI & Work in Geneva: Trinidad and Tobago told the ILO in Geneva that AI policy must protect workers’ rights and address environmental impacts from data centres. Carbon Removal Deal: Microsoft signed a deal to buy carbon removal credits from India’s Alt Carbon via enhanced rock weathering. Sunscreen Regulation: The US FDA approved bemotrizinol, a Swiss-made sunscreen ingredient long used in Europe, aiming to boost consumer confidence and competition. Circular Economy Logistics: A World Recycling Convention session highlighted how shipping costs and routes shape recovered paper flows and circular supply chains.
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