1. Ridiculously low carbon emissions
Switzerland's annual CO2 emissions per capita is low developed nation, with levels recorded between 4.6-6 metric tonnes from 1993 to 2011 by UN Data. Compared to the US's 18-19, Germany's 9-10 and Japan's 8-10, Switzeland is one of the most environmentally friendly countries in the world. In 2014, Switzerland was ranked number one by The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) for its green credentials.