Level of ambition: STI Leader
Pledge 1
Pledge 2
Pledge 3
Pledge 4
Scope of pledges
Programme status. Each participant carries a programme status that reflects the overall progress of its commitments: Engaged (commitments taken, work starting), Shaper (concrete measures under way), Leader (ambitious commitments largely delivered), Champion (the highest level, all commitments achieved and renewed). This status evolves over time.
Pledge levels. Every pledge is classified by ambition level, from 1 to 3, shown as dots next to its thematic. Level 1: a first, foundational commitment. Level 2: a concrete, measurable action with a defined target and timeline. Level 3: the most ambitious commitment, structural and verified against recognised standards.
Progress. Each pledge shows its progress: In progress (work under way within the agreed timeline), Achieved (target reached and validated), Delayed (timeline extended). Alumni companies keep their last recorded pledges and levels.
With over 850 members, including 14 cities and municipalities and more than 30 organisations, the FRZ Flughafenregion Zürich – Business Network & Location Development – is one of the leading networks for business and location promotion in the Zurich Airport Region. As a source of inspiration and a platform for exchange, innovation and cooperation, the FRZ offers its members access to almost 50 events per year, exclusive benefits and a wide range of opportunities to network and initiate new collaborations at events and via its own networking platform.
| # | Pledge | Thematic · Level | Progress | SDGs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | By 2030, at least 15 companies and 5 municipalities implement specific circular economy measures for ICT hardware as part of our circular economy project as part of our Sustainability Navigator, resulting in demonstrable reductions in resource consumption and waste generation, compared with 2 member companies and 2 municipalities in 2025.*
* Companies that successfully participate in the project receive a recognised certificate for the FRZ to ensure long-term commitment and impact. |
Community ImpactLevel 3 | In progress | 9 · 11 · 12 · 17 |
| 2 | By 2028, 30 mentors participate in our internal mentoring programme supporting younger entrepreneurs as experienced managers to promote young talents, and we ensure that our programme of around 50 events per year includes an equal representation of male and female speakers.*
* FRZ members sign up as mentors and then support younger entrepreneurs as experienced managers (promotion of young talent). The mentoring programme can be found here |
Community ImpactLevel 2 | In progress | 4 · 9 · 5 |
| 3 | By 2028, we hold two Sustainability Circles https://www.flughafenregion.ch/netzwerk/veranstaltungen yearly to share specific sustainability best practices from regional companies and municipalities with our member network, and raise awareness of sustainable practices among at least 100 companies and 10 municipalities.*
* This is also achieved through our Sustainability Navigator, used to highlight sustainable projects in our Zurich airport region. The Sustainability Circles are curated by our Sustainability Advisory Board. The Board also curates the FRZ Excellence Award, which is presented once a year at the FRZ Economic Forum to sustainable companies and organisations.
Raising awareness in a targeted manner means that participants receive concrete impetus to initiate or further develop sustainability measures in their own organisations. |
Community ImpactLevel 2 | In progress | 9 · 11 · 12 · 17 |
| 4 | By 2028, we select 60 % of our event partners and venues based on sustainability criteria.*
* In line with our guidelines for sustainable events. These guidelines will be drawn up by the end of 2025/Q1 2026. By 2026, we reduce food waste at our events and establish a functioning partnership with the Swiss Table Foundation. |
EnvironmentLevel 2 | In progress | 12 |
Level 1–3: ambition of each pledge (1 = foundational, 3 = most ambitious). The programme status (STI Engaged → Shaper → Leader → Champion) reflects overall progress. SDGs = UN Sustainable Development Goals. Full explanation on the online profile.
