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Union Bancaire Privée

Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) is a prominent Swiss private bank headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland (CH). Established in 1969, UBP has built a strong reputation in wealth management and private banking, serving a diverse clientele across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The bank offers a range of core services, including asset management, private banking, and institutional services, distinguished by its client-centric approach and tailored investment solutions. UBP's commitment to sustainable investing and innovative financial strategies has positioned it as a leader in the industry. With a focus on long-term relationships and a robust financial foundation, Union Bancaire Privée continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a trusted partner for high-net-worth individuals and institutions worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Union Bancaire Privée's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

45

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Union Bancaire Privée's score of 45 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Union Bancaire Privée's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,718,776,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from Scope 1 and Scope 2, which totalled about 77,984,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, UBP's total emissions were around 1,720,853,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease. For the years leading up to 2023, UBP has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The bank has set a target to achieve a 25% reduction in its carbon emissions by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. This reduction strategy encompasses all emission scopes, with a particular focus on sourcing renewable energy, enhancing energy efficiency in buildings, and minimising business travel. In 2021, UBP's emissions were approximately 2,890,839,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 787,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 579,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 2,523,000 kg CO2e. The bank's emissions in 2020 were about 2,655,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel and employee commuting. Overall, UBP is actively tracking its emissions and implementing measures to meet its reduction targets, reflecting a proactive approach to climate commitments in the financial sector.

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Scope 1
894,000
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Scope 2
771,000
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Scope 3
6,052,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Union Bancaire Privée's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Union Bancaire Privée is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Union Bancaire Privée is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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