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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.
100
DitchCarbon score
+63 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.096
20182025
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Ubs's reported carbon emissions
UBS, a financial intermediation services company headquartered in Switzerland, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.06 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 14.69 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 9.46 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 1.04 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, UBS's total emissions were approximately 1.09 billion kg CO2e in 2024 and 1.40 billion kg CO2e in 2023.
UBS has set several climate commitments:
- Net-Zero Ambition: UBS aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, 2, and specified Scope 3 activities by 2050. They are a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA).
- Near-Term Net-Zero: The company is committed to achieving net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from its own operations by 2025. This includes reducing market-based Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by at least 90% from a 2023 baseline of 46,278 metric tonnes CO2e by 2035, with an interim target to reduce these emissions by 57% by 2030 (compared to 2023 levels), without the use of carbon removal credits.
- Emissions Intensity Reductions:
- Reduce the emissions intensity associated with lending to cement companies by 15% by 2030 (compared to 2020 levels), considering Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
- Reduce the emissions intensity of its commercial real estate lending portfolio by 44% by 2030 (compared to 2020 levels).
- Reduce the emissions intensity of its residential real estate lending portfolio by 42% by 2030 (compared to 2020 levels). This also applies to the Swiss residential real estate portfolio with a 45% reduction target from 2021 levels by 2030.
- Reduce the emissions intensity (measured in kg CO2e/MWh) of its power generation portfolio by 60% by 2030 (compared to 2021 levels).
- Reduce the emissions intensity (measured in metric tonnes CO2/metric tonne steel) of its iron and steel portfolio by 27% by 2030 (compared to 2021 levels).
- Absolute Financed Emissions Reductions: UBS is committed to reducing absolute financed emissions associated with in-scope lending to fossil fuels by 70% from 2021 levels by 2030.
- Vendor Engagement: UBS aims for 100% of its key GHG vendors to reduce their Scope 1 and 2 emissions in line with net-zero trajectories by 2035.
- Asset Management Alignment: By 2030, UBS Asset Management aims to align 20% of its total assets under management with net-zero goals.
UBS has been actively working on emissions reductions, having achieved a 79% reduction in GHG emissions compared to 2004 levels by 2020. The company's climate commitments and emissions data are disclosed by UBS Group AG.
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Ubs’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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