Reimagining the power of investing. Connecting people for a better world.
This is our purpose. This is UBS.
Purpose is where you find meaning
Purpose is the reason you get up in the morning
Purpose is your why
Purpose is our why too
Purpose is our why too
Everything we do starts with our purpose.
At UBS we’re reimagining the power of people and capital to create a better world for all of us – a world that’s fair. That’s sustainable. And that gives everyone the opportunity to thrive.
A key part is in making connections: drawing on our global ecosystem of partners, clients and communities to share ideas, bring opportunities to life and make a real impact.
Planet
- We acknowledge that achieving the orderly transition to a low-carbon economy is highly ambitious. Nonetheless, we’re are committed to doing our part. Which is why the shift to a lower-carbon future is a priority for UBS and a key focus of our sustainability strategy.
- 2050 Our ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across our scope 1 and 2, and specified scope 3 activities by 2050
People
- We’re dedicated to being a place where people can unlock their full potential. And social impact continues to be a strong differentiator, with its activities underpinning our sustainability and impact strategy.
- 2025 Mobilize USD 1 billion through our philanthropy platforms into high impact initiatives globally and to reach 26.5 million people through our social impact activities.
Partnership
Finance has a powerful influence on moving the world forward. And we know that the sustainability-related challenges our world faces cannot be solved by one organization alone. That’s why we collaborate with other thought leaders and standard setters to drive change on a global scale. Our partners include large investors, standard setters, clients, plus our communities and our employees.
Planet
- We acknowledge that achieving the orderly transition to a low-carbon economy is highly ambitious. Nonetheless, we’re are committed to doing our part. Which is why the shift to a lower-carbon future is a priority for UBS and a key focus of our sustainability strategy.
- 2050 Our ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across our scope 1 and 2, and specified scope 3 activities by 2050
People
- We’re dedicated to being a place where people can unlock their full potential. And social impact continues to be a strong differentiator, with its activities underpinning our sustainability and impact strategy.
- 2025 Mobilize USD 1 billion through our philanthropy platforms into high impact initiatives globally and to reach 26.5 million people through our social impact activities.
Partnership
Finance has a powerful influence on moving the world forward. And we know that the sustainability-related challenges our world faces cannot be solved by one organization alone. That’s why we collaborate with other thought leaders and standard setters to drive change on a global scale. Our partners include large investors, standard setters, clients, plus our communities and our employees.
Planet
- We acknowledge that achieving the orderly transition to a low-carbon economy is highly ambitious. Nonetheless, we’re are committed to doing our part. Which is why the shift to a lower-carbon future is a priority for UBS and a key focus of our sustainability strategy.
- 2050 Our ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across our scope 1 and 2, and specified scope 3 activities by 2050
People
- We’re dedicated to being a place where people can unlock their full potential. And social impact continues to be a strong differentiator, with its activities underpinning our sustainability and impact strategy.
- 2025 Mobilize USD 1 billion through our philanthropy platforms into high impact initiatives globally and to reach 26.5 million people through our social impact activities.
Partnership
Finance has a powerful influence on moving the world forward. And we know that the sustainability-related challenges our world faces cannot be solved by one organization alone. That’s why we collaborate with other thought leaders and standard setters to drive change on a global scale. Our partners include large investors, standard setters, clients, plus our communities and our employees.
Planet
- We acknowledge that achieving the orderly transition to a low-carbon economy is highly ambitious. Nonetheless, we’re are committed to doing our part. Which is why the shift to a lower-carbon future is a priority for UBS and a key focus of our sustainability strategy.
- 2050 Our ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across our scope 1 and 2, and specified scope 3 activities by 2050
People
- We’re dedicated to being a place where people can unlock their full potential. And social impact continues to be a strong differentiator, with its activities underpinning our sustainability and impact strategy.
- 2025 Mobilize USD 1 billion through our philanthropy platforms into high impact initiatives globally and to reach 26.5 million people through our social impact activities.
Partnership
Finance has a powerful influence on moving the world forward. And we know that the sustainability-related challenges our world faces cannot be solved by one organization alone. That’s why we collaborate with other thought leaders and standard setters to drive change on a global scale. Our partners include large investors, standard setters, clients, plus our communities and our employees.
Planet
- We acknowledge that achieving the orderly transition to a low-carbon economy is highly ambitious. Nonetheless, we’re are committed to doing our part. Which is why the shift to a lower-carbon future is a priority for UBS and a key focus of our sustainability strategy.
- 2050 Our ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across our scope 1 and 2, and specified scope 3 activities by 2050
People
- We’re dedicated to being a place where people can unlock their full potential. And social impact continues to be a strong differentiator, with its activities underpinning our sustainability and impact strategy.
- 2025 Mobilize USD 1 billion through our philanthropy platforms into high impact initiatives globally and to reach 26.5 million people through our social impact activities.
Partnership
Finance has a powerful influence on moving the world forward. And we know that the sustainability-related challenges our world faces cannot be solved by one organization alone. That’s why we collaborate with other thought leaders and standard setters to drive change on a global scale. Our partners include large investors, standard setters, clients, plus our communities and our employees.
In conversation with Lewis Hamilton
In conversation with Lewis Hamilton
Hear how he’s taking action, how his own purpose shifted from being self-serving to really making a difference and his challenge to UBS on how we can connect people to create change.
Meet our clients, talking purpose
Meet our clients, talking purpose
In a series of interviews, we hear from the most important people at UBS - our clients – to find out what our purpose means to them.
Our purpose shows up in our actions (not just our words). Five strategic imperatives keep us on track.
Our purpose shows up in our actions (not just our words). Five strategic imperatives keep us on track.
