UBS

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is UBS doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 66

UBS has a DitchCarbon Score of 66, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in its operations. This score reflects the company’s efforts to manage and reduce its carbon intensity. A higher score would signify even greater success in minimizing their environmental impact through lower carbon emissions.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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UBS operates within the finance sector, which has a very low carbon intensity ranking compared to other industries. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high

UBS is situated in Switzerland, a country with a very low carbon intensity rating. This favorable environmental context supports the company’s sustainability efforts by reducing its carbon footprint.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

15.17%

...this company is doing 15.17% better in emissions than the industry average.

UBS is a global financial services company headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 1862. Operating in the finance sector, UBS provides wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and general banking services in Switzerland. With a workforce of 60,000 employees, the company has a presence in over 50 countries and nearly 900 offices worldwide.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for UBS

UBS should consider implementing green procurement policies to source low-carbon energy and services, which could potentially reduce their emissions by 25%.

Bad news, UBS has yet to commit to SBTi targets

UBS has not yet established specific commitments with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This means the company is still in the process of defining its goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science.
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