All about sustainable investing
Learn what you need to know to make a difference
Only 39% invest sustainably globally1 - largely because investors just aren’t clear about what it is, and how it can make a difference. Here, we break it down for you with what you need to know about sustainable investing to get started and make a difference.
What is sustainable investing?
What is sustainable investing?
It’s a way to invest for the returns you expect while staying true to your values. That’s whether you care about a cause, driving social change, or how a company or country conducts itself.
Three main ways to invest sustainably:
Exclusion
Exclude companies and industries that don’t reflect your values from your portfolio.
Integration
Integrate environmental, social and corporate governance factors into your portfolio to improve your returns and reduce your risk.
Impact
Invest with the intention to generate measurable environmental and social impact, alongside a financial return.
Myth vs. reality
Myth vs. reality
Who’s investing sustainably?
The young and the wealthy lead the way1
39% of investors globally
56%
Ages 18-34
54%
$50m+ in assets
Fresh perspectives
Why UBS?
We want to shape the future of sustainable investing. Why? Because we believe these investments can deliver returns with less risk to your money. We are also confident that sustainable investing will soon become the world's most widely accepted way of investing.2, 3
Furthermore, as the world's leading wealth manager,4 we feel responsible for helping change things for the better. We have the capital, solutions and expertise to make a big difference globally.
These aren’t just words. We walk the talk. In 2017, we announced our intention to raise USD 5 billion in client assets over the next five years to help plug funding gaps needed to reach the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). And you’ll always have a team of sustainable investing experts helping you do more for your finances and the world.
Is your portfolio having the impact you want?
Is your portfolio having the impact you want?