Achieving Net Zero

Our expertise

Net Zero means achieving balance between the carbon emitted into the atmosphere by human activities, and the carbon removed from it.

Reaching Net Zero is an ambitious goal, but our ambition to be a global leader in sustainability remains unchanged. We are committed to supporting our clients in the transition to a low-carbon world, leading by example in our own operations, and sharing our lessons learned along the way with the rest of the world.

Our approach

We are focused on helping our clients achieve their sustainable investment and decarbonization objectives. Our approach is guided by five core principles.

Decarbonization

Aim of decarbonizing investment portfolio consistent with achieving the global Net Zero goal by 2050 and including portfolio target and science-based Net Zero pathway¹.

Climate solutions

Investing in climate solutions that help enable Net Zero global Greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions by 2050.

Real economy contribution

An engagement activity targeting relevant companies, partners, managers, borrowers, tenants and vendors not meeting or aligned with Net Zero to direct or collective engagement and stewardship actions.

Offsets

Used where enabling or supporting long-term carbon removal, and where there are no technologically and/or financially viable alternatives to eliminate emissions.

Annual disclosure

Monitoring and reporting progress annually for absolute emissions reduction and progress towards an absolute or intensity target at portfolio level.

Source: UBS Asset Management.

Note: 1) The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) drives ambitious climate action by enabling organizations to set science-based emissions reduction targets.

Disclaimer: Commitments are made in the expectation that governments will follow through on their own commitments to ensure the objectives of the Paris Agreement are met, including increasing the ambition of their Nationally Determined Contributions, and in the context of our legal duties to clients and unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law (The Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative – NZAMI).

Hear from our experts

Transitioning to Net Zero is a huge endeavor that requires action on many fronts: watch UBS Asset Management professionals discuss the issues in our Progress to Net Zero video.