Associations & Interest Groups

Swiss Shippers' Council Schweizerische Vereinigung der Transportbenützer aus Industrie und Handel 

Itingen · Since 2020

The company's core activity is to support and represent the interests of Swiss import, export and trading companies, particularly in the field of international trade and logistics. To this end, the company offers various services, including consulting, networking, training and advocacy in the areas of freight forwarding, customs and origin, document creation, transportation law and transportation insurance, as well as banking services.

Swiss Shipowners Association 

Geneva · Since 2019

The core activity of the company is the representation and promotion of the interests of Swiss shipping companies and shipowners, in particular through participation in national and international organizations, the development of strategies for Swiss shipping and the support of political decisions affecting Swiss shipping.

Swiss Small Hydro - Schweizer Verband der Kleinwasserkraft 

Liestal · Since 2014

The core activity of Swiss Small Hydro is the promotion and support of small hydroelectric power plants in Switzerland. The company offers consulting, documentation and literature, promotion, market leaders, media releases, newsletters and an information center for small hydroelectric power. It is also involved in the political representation of the interests of the small hydroelectric power industry and publishes a magazine on the subject.

SWISS SPORTS BENEFITS Genossenschaft 

Liebefeld · Since 2018

SWISS SPORTS BENEFITS Genossenschaft is the innovation lab of Swiss sports marketing and operates a free service and purchasing platform. The platform serves sports clubs, athletes and their families, volunteers and supporters by providing access to special offers and benefits.

Swiss Sustainable Finance 

Zurich · Since 2016

Here are the core activities of the companies: 1. Reichmuth & Co: Investing in companies with sustainable business practices. 2. E2 Management Consulting AG: Consulting on sustainable financing, ESG integration, and sustainability strategy. 3. CCRS (Center for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability): Research and development of sustainable financial products. 4. BlackRock Asset Management Schweiz AG: Asset management with a focus on sustainable investments and ESG integration. 5. EBL Infrastruktur Management AG: Asset management for renewable energy. 6. (No specific core activity recognizable, as it is a general description of Swiss Sustainable Finance) 7. Stiftung Abendrot: Investing in sustainable projects and companies. 8. (No specific core activity recognizable, as it is a description of international standards for sustainability reporting) 9. (No specific core activity recognizable, as it is a general description of Swiss Sustainable Finance) 10. (No specific core activity recognizable, as it is a description of recommendations for sustainable financing)

Swiss Tennis AG des Schweizerischen Tennisverbandes 

Biel/Bienne · Since 1997

Swiss Tennis AG des Schweizerischen Tennisverbandes is the central body for tennis in Switzerland, providing coach education, competition organisation and player development programmes. Its activities include platforms and programmes such as myTennis, the Swiss Tennis Academy, tournament formats and support services for clubs and officials.

Swiss Testing Board Association (STB) 

Biberist · Since 2019

The Swiss Testing Board (STB) is an association that focuses on the certification and professionalization of software testers in Switzerland. The core activities of the STB include: * The accreditation of ISTQB certifiers and training providers * The creation and review of examination questions and curricula for software testers * The promotion of the further development and exchange of knowledge in the field of software testing * The representation of the interests of software testers in Switzerland * The support of the industrialization of software testing in Switzerland through process consistency and standard adaptations. Overall, the STB aims to promote and support the quality and professionalism of software testers in Switzerland.

Swiss Textiles Textilverband Schweiz 

Zurich · Since 1989

Swiss Textiles Textilverband Schweiz is an industry association that represents the textile and apparel sector and supports its members with information and advice on sustainability, compliance, trade policy and innovation, as well as through events and training programmes.

Swiss Triathlon 

Ittigen · Since 2007

The company's core activity is the promotion and organization of triathlon and related sports in Switzerland. The company offers training courses, further education and resources for coaches and athletes, organizes competitions and competition series, and supports the development of triathlon and duathlon in Switzerland.

Swiss Trustnet International 

Bern · Since 2021

The core activity of Swiss Trustnet International is the development, management and provision of a permissioned blockchain infrastructure called TrustnetONE. This platform enables companies to register digital assets, hold digital general meetings, issue test and vaccination certificates and use other applications based on Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). The blockchain is characterized by an on-chain governance structure, where decisions are made by the members of the Association. Swiss Trustnet International is primarily financed through the sale of blockchain capacity to service providers and uses the revenue to compensate members and validators for their services, to keep the technology up to date and to drive blockchain innovation.

Swiss UAid 

Bülach · Since 2023

The core activity of Swiss UAid is the collection and distribution of financial and material donations to needy individuals, charitable organizations and state institutions in Ukraine, particularly in the context of reconstruction and humanitarian aid following the outbreak of war.

Swiss Volley Region Aargau GmbH 

Oftringen · Since 2014

The core activity of Swiss Volley Region Aargau is the organization and promotion of volleyball in the Aargau region, including the staging of tournaments, the training of coaches and referees, the support of young players and the representation of the interests of volleyball clubs in the region.

swissVR 

Rotkreuz · Since 2011

The core activity of swissVR is to promote networking and professionalism among board members in Switzerland. To this end, swissVR offers various services, such as further education, publications, events and a network for board members. The association supports its members in fulfilling their tasks and promotes quality and competence in Swiss boards of directors.

Swiss Wine Promotion AG 

Bern · Since 2006

The core activity of Swiss Wine Promotion (SWP) is the promotion and marketing of Swiss wine, particularly through the development and implementation of marketing, communication and media strategies, in order to position Swiss wine as a high-value product and to promote value creation throughout the wine industry. This also includes activities such as organizing wine tastings, supporting wine tourism and digital communication on social networks to promote Swiss wine among Chinese-speaking wine enthusiasts and professionals.

Switzerland for UNHCR Foundation 

Geneva · Since 2020

The company focuses on integrating people into the labor market, particularly by promoting entrepreneurship. It offers programs and support to individuals who have difficulty entering the labor market and helps them to start their own businesses. The company's core activity is supporting people in developing business ideas, creating business models and integrating into the labor market.

Syna 

Olten · Since 1999

Syna is a trade union representing employees across commerce, services and industry, and it negotiates and implements collective labour agreements. It provides legal advice and representation, member services including an unemployment fund, and conducts policy campaigns and training offerings.

syndicom 

Bern · Since 2010

syndicom is a trade union representing employees and self-employed workers in the logistics, information and communication technology, and media sectors. It negotiates collective labour agreements and wages, provides legal and employment-related advice, operates regional offices and runs campaigns and services for its members.

Tadra-DEMIGH-Stiftung 

Zurich · Since 1999

TADRA-Projekt Schweiz is a non-profit organization whose core activity is to provide assistance to forgotten Tibetan street and orphaned children. This is achieved through the support of two children's villages in Tibet, where the children are offered education and a safe environment. The organization is funded through donations and works on a voluntary basis to ensure that the aid reaches the children directly.

Talkturkey Production by Sarah Perincioli 

Bern · Since 2014

The core activity of Talkturkey Production is the production and sale of posters with affirmative messages, particularly as part of the #bethehelp campaign, which supports people fleeing in Europe. The sale of the posters serves to generate financial resources to support refugees, including food, medical expenses, housing, translation and legal assistance.

Tana Education 

Bern · Since 2016

The core activity of Tana Education is to support educational projects, in particular the Mwina Primary School, through donations and other activities, in order to enable children in need to receive an education and a profession.