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, and want to be the financial provider of choice for clients who wish to mobilize capital toward the achievement of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (the SDGs). We are leading by example in our own operations, and sharing our lessons learned along the way with the rest of the world.
- Embedded sustainability across a range of strategies that consider the UBS Framework
- Created a selection of sustainable and impact investing strategies across asset classes within the UBS Framework
- Calculated portfolio's carbon footprints to enhance transparency for clients
- Acknowledged for stewardship activities
UBS key commitments
- Founding member of the Net Zero Banking alliance
- Carbon Disclosure Project founding signatory
- User of Global Reporting Initiative reporting framework
- User of Taskforce on Climate Related Financial Disclosure framework
- Global Impact Investing Network member
- Group-wide ISO 14001 certified Environmental Management System
- Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil member
- UN Global Compact signatory
- Founding member and convener of Thun Group of Banks
UBS Asset Management key commitments
- Founder Member Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative
- Signatory to Principles for Responsible Investment
- International Corporate Governance Network
- Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change
- Asian Corporate Governance Association
- Sustainability Accounting Standards Board member
- Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmarks
- Swiss Sustainable Finance member (since 2015)
- Climate Action 100+
- IFC Operating Principles for Impact Management
- One Planet Investment Initiative
- International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Investor Advisory Group

At UBS Asset Management, sustainability means thinking and acting with the long term in mind. We aim to continue to integrate sustainability in our products, services, advice we offer and the way we work and operate in society.