Sustainability in the Swiss real estate industry

Sustainability in the Swiss real estate industry

Sustainability is no longer a “nice-to-have” in the Swiss real estate industry, but a central component of every investment and construction decision.

Laws such as the CO₂ Act, the Energy Act, and cantonal building regulations set clear requirements for sustainable construction, operation, and disposal—and at the same time open up opportunities for resource-efficient buildings, the use of renewable energies, and long-term value appreciation.

Our colleague Dr. iur. Maja Baumann, LL.M., explains why it is essential to take a thorough look at the legal requirements and how sustainability is increasingly establishing itself as a factor for economic success in her article, which appeared in the March issue of WEKA's Construction and Real Estate Law Newsletter and is available here in German (PDF download) and can also be found at http://bit.ly/3HAvviZ on LinkedIn.

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Sustainability in the Swiss real estate industry

The Swiss Transparency Register Is Coming: What SMEs Should Do Now to Prepare

On October 1, 2026, the revised Anti-Money Laundering Act and the new Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners—the TJPG for short—will take effect. The transparency register is legally governed by the TJPG and maintained by the Federal Office of Justice. This change by no means affects only banks or other financial intermediaries. In the future, the majority of Swiss stock corporations, limited liability companies, and cooperatives will be required to identify, verify, and document their beneficial owners and report them to the new registry.