Ubs
UBS Group AG, commonly known as UBS, is a leading global financial services company headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1862, UBS has established itself as a prominent player in the banking industry, with significant operations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. The firm offers a diverse range of services, including wealth management, investment banking, and asset management, catering to both individual and institutional clients. UBS is renowned for its innovative approach to financial solutions, particularly in wealth management, where it leverages advanced technology and personalised strategies to meet client needs. The company has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest wealth managers globally, reflecting its strong market position and commitment to excellence. With a focus on sustainability and responsible banking, UBS continues to shape the future of finance while maintaining its reputation for reliability and integrity.
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Ubs's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, UBS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,196,111,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 1,045,659,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 18,168,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 12,107,000 kg CO2e (market-based). In 2023, the total emissions were approximately 1,526,212,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions again being the largest contributor at about 1,354,681,000 kg CO2e. UBS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. They are a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and have committed to achieving net-zero direct (Scope 1) and energy indirect (Scope 2) emissions by 2025. Additionally, UBS plans to reduce the emissions intensity associated with lending to cement companies by 15% by 2030, compared to 2020 levels. The bank has also set interim targets, including a 71% reduction in absolute financed emissions associated with loans to oil and gas companies by 2030. Furthermore, UBS aims to achieve net-zero emissions in its own operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2025 and has committed to reducing the emissions intensity of its power generation portfolio by 60% by 2030, compared to 2021 levels. Overall, UBS is actively working towards significant reductions in its carbon footprint while aligning its operations with global climate goals.
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| 2012 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 873.5 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 376.9 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 253.8 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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