UBS Group AG, commonly known as UBS, is a leading global financial services firm headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Established in 1862, UBS has evolved into a prominent player in the financial intermediation services sector, specifically excluding insurance and pension funding services. With a strong presence in major operational regions including Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, UBS offers a diverse range of services, including wealth management, investment banking, and asset management.
The firm is renowned for its client-centric approach, providing tailored financial solutions that leverage its extensive market expertise. UBS has consistently maintained a strong market position, recognised for its innovative strategies and commitment to sustainability. Notable achievements include its significant role in global financial markets and its reputation as a trusted advisor for high-net-worth individuals and institutions alike.
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Industry Intensity
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Ubs's reported carbon emissions
UBS AG, headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operating in Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), reported a total of approximately 1.06 billion kg CO2e in emissions for 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
Looking at previous years, UBS reported approximately 1.09 billion kg CO2e for 2024 and approximately 1.40 billion kg CO2e for 2023. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 297.40 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 accounting for approximately 61.63 million kg CO2e. For 2021, total emissions were approximately 294.49 million kg CO2e.
UBS has established several climate commitments:
- Net-Zero Ambition: UBS aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its Scope 1, 2, and specified Scope 3 activities by 2050. This commitment is in line with fiduciary duties and the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA).
- Operational Emissions: The company has set targets to achieve net-zero direct (Scope 1) and energy indirect (Scope 2) emissions by 2025. In line with this, they are committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions in their own operations to net zero by 2025, with a specific interim target to reduce market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 57% by 2030 compared to 2023 levels, and a long-term goal of at least 90% reduction by 2035. They also aim to cut energy consumption by 15% by 2025, compared to 2020.
- Portfolio Emissions: UBS is committed to reducing the financed emissions associated with its lending portfolios. This includes a target to reduce emissions intensity for lending to cement companies by 15% by 2030 (compared to 2020 levels), and to reduce absolute financed emissions for loans to oil and gas companies by 71% by 2030 (compared to 2020 levels). Additionally, they aim to reduce the emissions intensity of their power generation portfolio by 60% by 2030 (compared to 2021 levels) and their Swiss residential real estate portfolio by 45% by 2030.
- Asset Management: UBS Asset Management aims to align 20% of its total assets under management with net-zero by 2030.
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Ubs’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
12 goals2030
70% reduction in Scope 2
Reduce absolute financed emissions associated with UBS in-scope lending from 2021 levels to: fossil fuels by 70%.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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