Target agreement between the federal government and the company

Reduce energy and emissions and save money

Target paths for increasing your energy and greenhouse gas efficiency are defined in a target agreement based on economic measures. This allows you to measurably reduce your energy consumption and energy-related CO2-emissions and specifically protect the climate.

In return, you can achieve one or more of the following benefits with a target agreement:

  • Reimbursement of the CO2-levy (via reduction obligation)
  • Reimbursement of the grid surcharge
  • Fulfilment of the large consumer article

From 1 January 2025, all companies in Switzerland will be able to enter into a reduction commitment with the federal government and thereby exempt themselves from the CO2-tax can be exempted. The prerequisite for this is a target agreement. We would be happy to advise you in advance on whether a reduction commitment is worthwhile for your company.

With a target agreement, electricity-intensive consumers can also benefit from a refund of the grid surcharge (paid via the electricity bill). Certain conditions must be met for the grid surcharge to be refunded. We will be happy to advise you in advance as to whether a refund of the grid surcharge is possible for your company.

In addition, a target agreement with the federal government automatically fulfils the large-scale consumer article in your cantonal energy legislation.

As certified energy consultants for target agreements and accredited consultants at the Energy Agency for Industry We are happy to support you in the creation and monitoring of target agreements with the federal government.

Note: For reduction commitments from 2025 onwards, a decarbonisation plan must be submitted within 3 years in addition to a target agreement. Our offer Roadmap to decarbonisation covers the requirements for a decarbonisation plan. In addition, a decarbonisation roadmap also meets the requirements for a decarbonisation plan. Net-zero timetable. This enables companies to benefit from the Promotion of innovative technologies and processes from the Climate and Innovation Act funding programme to profit.

We provide you with the entire decarbonisation planning for your company from a single source and not only meet the legal requirements for companies in Switzerland, but also save money and resources in the long term.

We are happy to advise you in advance on your options and benefits of a target agreement and a decarbonisation roadmap.