Through exacting standards, we aim to drive long-term performance for clients, with robust investment processes and a true focus on top-tier client service delivery. At the same time, we systematically adopt a sustainability lens across a range of our investment decisions, with the thought leadership, metrics and influence in the industry to drive positive 'impact' – whether you’re seeking ESG compliance, Impact or ‘Transition’ Investing.
Our sustainability ambition
At UBS Asset Management, we’re focused on helping our
clients achieve their sustainable investment and
decarbonization objectives. With over 20 years’
sustainable investing expertise at UBS Asset
Management, we continue to develop a range of
sustainable strategies that are aimed at helping drive
positive change, beyond just financial returns.
- Embedded sustainability across a range of our investment strategies
- Created a selection of sustainable and impact investing strategies across asset classes
- Calculated carbon portfolio foot-printing for clients’ portfolios
- Received awards for our active engagement with companies in our portfolios
- Joined and led industry groups – like being a founding member of the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative – to drive positive change on sustainable investing
Sustainable outcomes, without compromise
We bring you independent ideas and thinking
UBS key commitments
- Founder Member Net Zero Banking Alliance
- Carbon Disclosure Project founding signatory
- User of Global Reporting Initiative reporting framework
- User of Taskforce on Climate Related Financial Disclosure framework
- UN Environmental Program Finance Initiative member
- Global Impact Investing Network member
- Group-wide ISO 14001 certified Environmental Management System
- Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil member
- UN Global Compact signatory
- Founding member and convener of Thun Group of Banks
UBS Asset Management key commitments
- Founder Member Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative
- Signatory to Principles for Responsible Investment
- International Corporate Governance Network
- Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change
- Asian Corporate Governance Association
- UK Investor Forum
- UK Governance Forum
- Sustainability Accounting Standards Board member
- Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmarks
- Swiss Sustainable Finance member (since 2015)
- Climate Action 100+
- IFC Operating Principles for Impact Management
- One Planet Investment Initiative
Our purpose is clear: Reimagining the power of investing and connecting people for a better world. Whether through directing financing for social progress, promoting philanthropy, and contributing to our communities, we are constantly stretching ourselves and challenging our peers to lead by example.
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Introducing our leadership team
Meet the members of the team
responsible for UBS Asset Management’s
strategic direction.
