UBS has made responsible corporate conduct an important part of its culture, identity, and business practises. As a leading global financial services firm, we want to provide our clients with value-added products and services, promote a corporate culture that adheres to the highest ethical standards, and generate superior and sustainable returns for our shareholders. For our employees, we aim to provide a first-class working environment that is based on the values of diversity and meritocracy.
Responsible corporate behaviour means not only including, but sometimes moving beyond purely profit oriented or legal and regulatory considerations when doing business.
UBS was one of the first subscribers to the UN Global Compact – an initiative that unites governments, business, labour units, and the civil society to foster global adherence to principles with regard to human rights, environment and labour standards.
For us, the sustainable creation of value implies strong and effective corporate governance. Furthermore, we are committed to being an equal opportunity employer, to safeguarding financial privacy, to fighting money laundering, to protecting the environment and to contributing to the communities which we are a part of.
We are continually checking the expectations our stakeholders have with regard to our conduct. These expectations are high and some patience is probably necessary. Progress can not be simply decreed from the top of a company. Responsible behaviour is ultimately driven by our employees, our culture and our values.
Marcel Ospel, Chairman
