Sustainable investing is not only about protecting the environment, it incorporates social and governance considerations, in addition to environmental ones. (UBS)

In our newly released Sustainable Investing in Charts presentation , we share an update on performance and key market trends, with a focus on climate change.


The charts debunk the myth that you give up returns with sustainable investments. The reality is that sustainable investing offers the potential for positive social impact, in addition to competitive financial performance. So it’s little surprise the global sustainable investment market is growing, even in the face of market headwinds and outflows from traditional strategies.


The charts featured in the report highlight how diversifying across Leaders, Thematic and Improver equity strategies have supported portfolios over periods of market volatility, and they also explore why thematic sustainable fixed income and Multilateral Development Bank bonds provide attractive opportunities, including a slight yield pickup for investors.


Sustainable investing is not only about protecting the environment, it incorporates social and governance considerations, in addition to environmental ones. Social and governance issues include health and safety, privacy and data security, labor management and business ethics.


The report also provides the latest on:

  • The immediate effects of temperature rise on climate conditions
  • The sources of emissions, dissected by country and industry
  • Commitments by countries and companies to lower emissions, and the resulting emissions forecasts
  • The latest developments for electric vehicles and grids, including the rise of batteries
  • Ideas on how to decrease the carbon intensity of investment portfolios

We believe sustainability matters for all investors

At UBS, we believe sustainability is relevant to how you manage your wealth. Sustainable investing can help you advance your financial goals while contributing to sustainability outcomes. We invite you to discover the world of sustainable investing and the possibilities it offers you to pursue what matters most.


Sustainability is central to our purpose, so it’s only natural that we’re putting sustainable investing where it belongs: at the heart of what we do.


See the full Sustainable investing in charts presentation , published 22 August, 2023.



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