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A key resource for industry

From an energy policy perspective, the Swiss technology industry is in a key position. While some of its production processes require a great deal of energy, it also delivers the technologies needed for efficient, environmentally compatible energy generation and use.

Europe is currently experiencing an energy crisis that poses a threat to countries’ stability and prosperity and is also changing the global balance of power. This is also having an effect on Switzerland. In addition to the need for decarbonization, which has been heavily discussed over the past few years, the security of energy supplies and their prices are currently the dominant issues.  

A secure energy supply at competitive prices is absolutely essential for the Swiss technology industry to hold its own in a tough international environment. This is particularly true of electricity and natural gas, which together supply over 80 percent of Swissmem member companies’ energy needs.

Industry offers sustainable solutions

The industrial sector not only consumes energy, it also provides solutions for a secure, sustainable global energy supply. By exporting its climate-friendly products, the industry helps to reduce the worldwide carbon footprint. The companies in the technology sector are also continually improving the energy-efficiency of their own production processes, thus making a key contribution to conserving resources in Switzerland.  

Swissmem has a range of programmes to support its members in this area. It also campaigns for a political framework that will strengthen Switzerland’s position as a centre for research and development and thus support the development of climate-friendly products. 

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Events and training opportunities

  • COURSE
    From 03.09.2026

    Praxisbildner/in fĂĽr Kaufleute in der MEM-Branche

    Kaufmännische Lernende in der Tech-Industrie gezielt ausbilden und beurteilen

    Dieser Kurs beinhaltet auf Stufe Praxisbildner die Ausbildungselemente von Lernenden im Beruf Kauffrau / Kaufmann EFZ in der MEM-Branche nach neuer Bildungsverordnung 2023

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    Details Praxisbildner/in fĂĽr Kaufleute in der MEM-Branche
  • COURSE
    From 03.09.2026

    Teamleiter/in Technik

    Das zweite Modul des Teamleiter/in Lehrgangs fokussiert auf die BedĂĽrfnisse von FĂĽhrungspersonen aus dem technischen Umfeld.

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  • COURSE
    From 07.09.2026

    Leadership, Kooperation und Kommunikation

    (Weiter)-Entwicklung der SchlĂĽsselkompetenzen fĂĽr erfolgreiche FĂĽhrungsarbeit

    Entwickeln Sie Ihren einzigartigen Führungsstil und begeistern Sie als Führungspersönlichkeit

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    Details Leadership, Kooperation und Kommunikation
  • COURSE
    From 07.09.2026

    Fachvorgesetzte

    Teamleiter/in Basis Modul

    Der ideale Kurs fĂĽr einen gelungenen Einstieg in die erste FĂĽhrungsfunktion.

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    Details Fachvorgesetzte

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Last update: 19.03.2019