UBS ESG Presentation Deck
Achievements, progress and goals
2020
What we achieved in 2020
Serving clients' sustainable
finance needs
USD 793 billion in core sustainable
investment assets (62% increase)
- USD 6.9 billion directed into SDG-related
impact investments
- USD 15.3 billion in Climate Aware
strategies
- 33 green, social and sustainability bond
transactions supported
- 100% of assets of UBS retirement savings
funds converted into sustainable
investments (-USD 9 billion)
Shaping a high-performing
organization
26% of Directors and above are women
- 20.7% of UK/19.5% of US employees
are from underrepresented ethnicities at
Director level & above
- EQUAL-SALARY certification for equal
pay practices in Switzerland, US, UK,
Hong Kong and Singapore
UBS
Transitioning to a
low-carbon economy
- 1.9% share of carbon-related assets on
banking balance sheet
- USD 161 billion climate-related
sustainable investment assets
(49% increase)
49 oil and gas, and utilities companies
were actively engaged on climate topics
- 100% of our electricity consumption
sourced from renewable sources
Leader in key
sustainability ratings
- Industry group leader (Dow Jones
Sustainability Indices)
- Climate A List (CDP)
AA rating (MSCI)
- Top 50 World's Most Attractive
Employers (Universum)
Addressing societal
challenges
- USD 168 million in donations raised by
UBS Optimus Foundation (74% increase)
- USD 30 million committed to COVID-19-
related aid projects supporting the
communities
519,534 beneficiaries reached through
strategic community affairs activities
- 3.7 million people's well-being improved
through UBS Optimus Foundation
activities
2021
Goals (select)
Doo
2022
Full implementation of Task
Force on Climate-related
Financial Disclosures
recommendations
Sustainable finance
Global Wealth Management to continue
to mainstream sustainable and impact
investments
Philantropy
Raise USD 150 million in donations
and improve the lives of 3.8 million
beneficiaries through community
investment and client philanthropy
Business practices
Advance biodiversity and human
rights strategies
Employer of choice
Continue leadership in key HR rankings
2023
Full implementation
of the Principles for
Responsible Banking
2025
Goals (select)
Sustainable finance
Add USD 70 billion of invested assets
classified as impact investing or with
sustainability focus
Philantropy
Raise USD 1 billion in donations
and reach 26 million beneficiaries
through community investment and
client philanthropy
Business practices
Achieve net zero emissions for all
scope 1 and 2 activities
Full implementation of
Net Zero Asset
Managers initiative
2050
Employer of choice
Increase the percentage of Director level
and above positions filled by women
(aspiration to reach 30%)
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