Sustainability at UBS

We partner with our clients to help them mobilize their capital toward a more sustainable world.

Our latest sustainability report

Read more about our sustainability and impact strategy and what we achieved over the past year.

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Our approach

We are guided by our ambition to be a leader in sustainability. This is reflected in our vision to be the bank for the next generation. To help us realize that vision, our sustainability and impact strategy is based on three overarching strategic pillars: Protect, Grow, and Attract.

Protect

Manage our business in alignment with our sustainable, long-term Group strategy and evolving standards.

Grow

Embed an innovative sustainability and impact offering across all our business divisions.

Attract

Be the bank of choice for clients and employees.

Embark on a sustainable journey with us

Here you will find research and expertise drawn from across UBS on the most important and relevant sustainability and impact topics today.

We offer holistic insights, experiences, advice, and execution services, designed to help you maximize your impact and build your legacy.

Insights and experiences

Discover the latest research, guides, stories, and impactful projects from our world of social impact. Attend exclusive events, trips and networking opportunities with like-minded people and experts who share your passion for change. ​​

Philanthropy advice

Our experienced advisors are here to help you in creating a philanthropy strategy that aligns with your values and maximizes your positive impact. Whether you’re an individual, family, business or entrepreneur, we provide tailored advice to make your giving journey both fulfilling and effective.​

Execution solutions​

Our expert team is dedicated to turning your philanthropic aspirations into real-world solutions. From grant-making, blended finance, partnerships and impact assessment, we offer end-to-end solutions that ensure your resources create lasting change.​​​

Whether you’re an investor, corporate client, or private client, we want to help you meet your sustainability and impact priorities.

Wealth Management

At UBS Wealth Management, we believe sustainability is relevant to how you manage your wealth. We'll get to know the issues close to your heart, so we can help you find good investments that fit with your values.

Investment Bank    

At UBS Investment Bank, we strive to be at the forefront of ESG and sustainability. Our advisors and analysts explain the key issues and help shape the discussions relevant to corporates and investors.

Asset Management

At UBS Asset Management, sustainability means thinking and acting with the long term in mind. It’s an integral part of our business, from the products, services and advice we offer, to the way we work and operate in society.

Swiss Business

At UBS in Switzerland, we offer a broad range of advisory services and products that enable you to have a sustainable impact, whether you're a private client, a start-up or an established company.

UBS Optimus Foundation

Where philanthropy meets partnership

For over 25 years, the UBS Optimus Foundation network has brought together clients, partners and expertise to support solutions with the potential to address complex global challenges.

Through a focus on partnerships and evidence, we work to help ensure your philanthropic capital is deployed thoughtfully and with the aim of achieving meaningful impact at scale.

About the UBS Optimus Foundation

The UBS Optimus Foundation (UBSOF) is a global network of nine separately organized and regulated, tax-exempt charitable organizations founded and managed by UBS. The foundations support partner organizations working to improve children's health, education and safety, while also addressing challenges affecting the climate and environment. Wherever possible, UBSOF seeks to support solutions with the potential to be transformative, scalable and sustainable

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Explore our insights

Our sustainability and impact experts regularly produce insights, thought leadership and inspiring stories that can support you in becoming a more impactful change-maker. 

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UBS Philanthropy Compass

The UBS Philanthropy Compass explains how we support our clients in maximizing their impact both through self-reflection and in conversation with our expert advisors.

Trends in philanthropy 2026

Our Trends in Philanthropy 2026 report highlights a shift: family offices are evolving from traditional grant makers to ecosystem orchestrators. And they are aligning impact across business, investment, and philanthropy - bringing expertise in‑house while leveraging their networks to create favorable ecosystems that drive lasting outcomes.

Blue Streak

This paper explores how philanthropic capital can help catalyze funding for the transition to a sustainable ocean economy. By de-risking early-stage projects, building investable pipelines and mobilizing private capital, philanthropy can help address persistent funding gaps and accelerate the development of scalable ocean-based solutions.

Natural capital

Read UBS insights on land-based natural capital, biodiversity, climate technology, and investment trends. They highlight how nature, finance, and long-term value creation intersect, and why protecting and regenerating natural capital is important for your wealth.

Real estate:

Discover how the built environment is evolving, with UBS insights on decarbonizing buildings, improving energy efficiency, managing physical climate risks and investing in resilient, sustainable real estate assets.

Artificial intelligence

Explore how AI is transforming sustainability, from accelerating climate solutions to reshaping the future of work. You’ll find UBS perspectives on AI and the climate transition, productivity, resource use, and responsible innovation.

Join an impact ecosystem

We believe that no one should work alone and that together with you we can build an impact ecosystem for positive change. We offer many opportunities to experience meaningful collaboration with others, expanding your network and amplifying your impact.

UBS Global Visionaries

Get introduced to and collaborate with the world’s leading social entrepreneurs from around the globe.

UBS Collectives

Engage with the best of our expertise and pool your resources with other clients on a two-year learning journey for greater impact.

Global Philanthropists Community

Our members only network connects you to other UHNW philanthropists and gives you access to exclusive events, insights and resources.

Faith in Philanthropy

Join a community exploring the intersection of faith and giving. Through shared human values you can support faith-based organizations together.

UBS Optimus Foundation

Partner with us to deploy your philanthropic capital strategically, and support solutions that aim to deliver measurable, lasting impact through trusted partnerships.