Our Priorities for 2008

The Group Executive Board annually defines Group Environmental Priorities, in line with our Environmental Policy and with the ISO 14001 requirement to demonstrate continual improvement of our environmental management system.

Pass 2008 ISO 14001 re-certification audit
Finalize development and start adoption of industry sector guidelines for assistance and guidance when doing business with clients in environmentally and socially sensitive industry sectors.
Continue to identify and develop SRI and other environmental market opportunities.
Continue to execute Climate Change strategy towards achieving 40% CO2 reduction by 2012.
Make progress in meeting 2009 targets for paper and waste.
Start adoption and training on the group-wide Responsible Supply Chain Guideline.
Continue to identify and implement measures towards meeting 2009 targets for paper and waste.
Continue specialized training for skill holders who are involved in the offering of SRI products and the assessment of environmental risks that UBS is exposed to.