As of 2025, UBS Group has disclosed 8 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 3 absolute reduction targets and 5 intensity-based targets, signaling the company's commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into UBS Group's climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -57%a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -70%a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -90%a | 2035 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Steel Produced/Manufactured | -27%a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Cementitious Material from Unspecified Activities | -24%a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Square Meter (m2) | -45%a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Square Meter (m2) | -48%a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Watt-hour (Wh) of Electricity Produced | -60%a | 2030 |
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As of 2025, UBS Group has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.a
As of 2025, UBS Group has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.a
UBS Group's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 90% by 2035, compared to a baseline of 46,278 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2023.a
As of 2025, UBS Group is ahead of schedule on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 53.12% of the planned reduction.a
As of 2025, UBS Group has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
UBS Group's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 70% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 64,700,000 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2021.a
UBS Group has already surpassed its value chain emissions reduction target, with 2024 levels falling below the 2030 value, achieving its climate goal ahead of schedule.a