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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.

40

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Union Bancaire Privée's score of 40 is higher than 91% 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

Union Bancaire Privée (UBP), headquartered in Switzerland (CH), reported its carbon emissions data for the year 2023, with total emissions amounting to approximately 1,718,776,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from Scope 1 and 2, which total about 77,984,000 kg CO2e. However, detailed Scope 3 emissions data for 2023 is not available. In previous years, UBP's emissions have shown a trend of reduction. For instance, in 2022, the total emissions were approximately 1,720,853,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at about 85,961,000 kg CO2e. The bank's Scope 3 emissions in 2022 were reported at approximately 3,749,000 kg CO2e, which included significant contributions from business travel. UBP has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for improvement in transparency regarding its sustainability strategies. The bank's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
894,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
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Scope 2
771,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
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Scope 3
6,052,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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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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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Union Bancaire Privée is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Union Bancaire Privée is committed to some reduction initiatives 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

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