It’s time to shape a better future
Sustainability at UBS in Switzerland
Downhill climb - read our newest report
Switzerland is among the leaders in the charge for decarbonization and is currently on track to hit its emissions goals. Remaining so will not be easy however, with various challenges still to face.
Our report has more insights on how each sector can build on the progress achieved so far, and seize the opportunities of the Swiss transition.
Voices from the industry
It's electrifying
Anke Hampel, Head of Sustainability, ABB AG
Electrification, energy efficiency improvements, and clear, predictable regulatory frameworks are essential to decarbonizing the industrial sector.
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New energy
Flurin Mössinger, Head of Sustainability, BKW Energie AG
Regulatory hurdles pose a significant challenge to the energy sector as it seeks to build out grid improvements, as well as power generation and flexibility solutions.
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Turbo charging the transition
Olivier Kofler, CEO, Carvolution AG
Switzerland is in a good position regarding public EV charging infrastructure, but home charging is the critical hurdle for many in making the switch.
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Sowing sustainably
Dominique Mégret, CEO, Ecorobotix SA
Precision application can reduce pesticide use by up to 90%, offering a significant decarbonization opportunity.
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Scaling permanent carbon removals
Johannes Tiefenthaler, Founder and Co-CEO, neustark AG
Scaling reliable, permanent carbon removals technology will be essential to hitting climate targets.
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It's not so complicated!
Marcel Kucher, CFO, Swiss Prime Site AG
Decarbonizing buildings is not that complicated – but it must be on management's radar and they must be committed to the goal.
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Building towards Net Zero
Patrik Stillhart, CEO, Zug Estates Holding AG
The key to unlocking building upgrades is finding the right timing so that the measures can be combined with renewal cycles or development measures.
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What sustainability means to us
We all know finance has a powerful influence on the world. At UBS, we reimagine the power of people and capital, to create a better world for everyone: a fairer society, a more prosperous economy and a healthier environment. That’s why we partner with our clients to help them mobilize their capital towards a more sustainable world. And it is why we have made sustainability a significant part of our culture.
Our ambition
We want to be the financial provider of choice for clients who wish to mobilize capital towards the achievement of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals and the orderly transition to a low-carbon economy.
So we’re focusing on three key areas to drive that transition and these are some of the ways that we’ll get there.
Our world faces many challenges. UBS in Switzerland wants to contribute to tackling some of those pressing challenges and to do our part to connect people for a better world.
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energy savings at UBS HQ (Bahnhofstrasse 45) through insulation enhancements and LED lighting
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hours of employee volunteering
Like us, many of our clients are in a period of transition. We’ll work to raise awareness among our clients about the risks and opportunities surrounding climate and manage our financing relationship in line with social and environmental criteria.
Whether you’re a private client, a start-up or an established company, discover our services and solutions that will enable you to create a sustainable impact.
