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Financial Intermediation
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UBS AG, London Branch Sustainability Profile

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UBS AG, commonly referred to as UBS, is a leading global financial services company headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1862, UBS has established itself as a prominent player in the banking industry, with a strong presence in wealth management, investment banking, and asset management. The London Branch serves as a key operational hub, catering to clients across Europe and beyond. UBS is renowned for its comprehensive suite of services, including private banking, financial advisory, and capital markets solutions, distinguished by a client-centric approach and innovative financial strategies. The firm has achieved notable milestones, including its consistent ranking among the top wealth managers globally, reflecting its commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. With a robust market position, UBS continues to shape the financial landscape, leveraging its expertise to meet the evolving needs of its diverse clientele.

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80

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

32

Industry Benchmark

UBS AG, London Branch's score of 80 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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UBS AG, London Branch's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from UBS Group AG

UBS AG, London Branch currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as no emissions figures are available. However, it is important to note that UBS AG, as a current subsidiary of UBS Group AG, may inherit climate commitments and performance metrics from its parent organization. UBS Group AG has engaged in various climate initiatives, including participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and commitments to renewable energy through the RE100 initiative. These initiatives are cascaded down to UBS AG, London Branch, reflecting the broader sustainability goals of the group. While specific reduction targets or achievements for UBS AG, London Branch are not detailed, the overarching commitments from UBS Group AG indicate a proactive approach to addressing climate change. The firm is likely aligned with industry standards and practices aimed at reducing carbon footprints and enhancing sustainability across its operations. As the landscape of corporate climate commitments evolves, UBS AG, London Branch remains part of a larger framework focused on responsible environmental stewardship, although specific data and targets at this branch level are currently unavailable.

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20112012201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,634,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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-
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
285,000
000,000
-
000,000,000
-
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
00,000,000
-
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is UBS AG, London Branch's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. UBS AG, London Branch's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is UBS AG, London Branch's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for UBS AG, London Branch is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

UBS AG, London Branch's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

UBS AG, London Branch's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 23% last year and increased significantly since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 78% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
78%
Employee Commuting
11%
Business Travel
8%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

UBS AG, London Branch's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

UBS AG, London Branch has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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