Enterprises spent CHF 2.3 billion on environmental protection in 2013

In 2013, spending on environmental protection by enterprises amounted to approx. CHF 2.3 billion. Compared with 2009, investments in pollution prevention increased by 30% whereas investments in pollution treatment fell by 31%. This development, among other things, reflects enterprises' increased interest in cleaner production processes. These are some the results of a survey conducted by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).