
Net zero by 2050
Our commitment
Getting to net zero means delivering on commitments. That’s why we’re taking action now to track our progress and meet our promises.
Michael Baldinger, Chief Sustainability Officer, UBS
What are we aiming for between now and 2050? From addressing our own emissions to those of our business activities and supply chain, our ambition is net zero by 2050.
What this means
For lending
- We set clear, science-based targets
- Further tightened environmental standards for financing carbon-related assets in line with our net zero ambitions
- Low and continuously reducing exposure to carbon-related assets

For investing
- Founding signatory of the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative
- Sustainable investments as the preferred solution for clients of GWM
- Helping our clients achieve net zero emissions in their investment portfolios
For our operations
- Achieve net-zero scope 1 and 2 emissions from our own operations
- Targeting to offset historical emissions back to 2000
How we’re leading the way
As of the Sustainability Report 2022 as at 31 December 2022