Invest for good

Invest for returns and drive change through sustainable investing

Invest for good

We can help your portfolio live up to your principles, without compromising performance.2, 3 

You can do good without sacrificing returns

It’s a myth that you will give up performance when you invest sustainably. Returns are comparable to conventional investments.2, 3 And with companies and funds beginning to report on their social and environmental contribution, it’s getting easier to see how you’re making a difference.

What do you know about sustainable investing?

Take the sustainable investing quiz

Before you start…

There are some things to consider before beginning your sustainable investing journey

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What is sustainable investing?

If you aren’t sure, you’re not alone. We’ll break it down for you.

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Sustainable investments. Our preferred recommendation.

At UBS, we've just made sustainable investments our preferred recommendation* for private clients investing globally.

Find out why

How do I get started?

Check your portfolio

Check your portfolio

How sustainable is your portfolio?

Many investors don't even realize they have sustainable investments. Ask your UBS Advisor if you do, and how you can do more.

Choose your values

Choose your values

What do you care about?

You can choose more than one way to make a difference. Do you want to wipe out pollution? Combat climate change? Help educate children? We can help you get started.

Invest for good

Invest for good

Put your values in action

Decide if you want to:

  • Exclude companies with different values than yours
  • Integrate companies who reflect your values
  • Select investments that make an impact you can see

You don't have to choose just one way to invest sustainably. Those who already invest according to their values dedicate over a third of their portfolio to sustainable investments.1

Other ways UBS can help you make a difference

Here at UBS, we have a long tradition of giving back. Last year alone, the UBS Optimus improved the lives of 2 million of the world’s most vulnerable citizens: children. And it’s only one of the ways UBS can help you make the most of your giving.

 

Sustainable investing insights

Take a closer look at the world of sustainable investments – and discover the difference it could make for you.

Tackling the world's most critical problems together

Our WEF 2020 whitepaper focuses on ways in which investors can align their investments towards a climate smart future.

 
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Sustainable investing after COVID-19

Explore the five trends arising as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and global mitigation measures.

 

Sustainability in action

Why UBS?

We want to shape the future of sustainable investing. Why? Because we believe these investments can deliver returns with less risk to your money. We are also confident that sustainable investing will soon become the world's most widely accepted way of investing.2, 3

Furthermore, as the world's leading wealth manager,4 we feel responsible for helping change things for the better. We have the capital, solutions and expertise to make a big difference globally.

These aren’t just words. We walk the talk. In 2017, we announced our intention to raise USD 5 billion in client assets over the next five years to help plug funding gaps needed to reach the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We drive change

We drive change

How UBS is making a difference in the world

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We support global visionaries

We support global visionaries

Insights from thought leaders whose work is shaping our future.

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We bring people together

We bring people together

Insights from UBS Investment Summit Davos 2018

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Everyone wins

We work hard to make the world a better place, not to win awards. We’re grateful the industry recognizes our efforts. Here are some of the awards and recognition we’ve received for putting people – and the planet – first.

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Consenso (now UBS Consenso) has been a market leader in Brazil's multi-family office sector since 2003. We've led the way by offering a compelling blend of unbiased onshore and offshore services, and expertise that helps people protect and grow their wealth.

In 2017, we joined with UBS, giving our clients access to the world's leading wealth manager.

We connect with every client, working together to help them understand and make the most of their wealth.

To execute transactions efficiently and cost-effectively in global markets, our independence enables us to choose the right investment partners and custodians.

Is your portfolio having the impact you want?

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1 Based on UBS Investor Watch results 2018. for further information visit our website.

2 'ESG and financial performance: aggregated evidence from more than 2000 empirical studies', Journal of Sustainable Finance and Investment, Gunnar Friede, Timo Busch, Alexander Bassen, 2015
3 'Introducing the Impact Investing Benchmark', Global Impact Investing Network and Cambridge Associates, 2015
4 Source: World’s best bank for Wealth Management 2018, Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2018
5 Concentrating your entire portfolio on an specific type of investment may bring additional risks

* Sustainable investments also carry a degree of risk and might not be appropriate for all types of investors. Seek more information before investing. UBS Consenso Investimentos Ltda. is an investment manager authorized by the Brazilian SEC to provide investment management services.

The price and value of investments and income derived from them can go down as well as up. You may not get back the amount originally invested.

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The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors or sustainable investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio where such factors are not present. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk. You may not get back the amount originally invested. Because sustainability criteria can exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Companies may not necessarily meet high performance standards on all aspects of ESG or sustainable investing issues; there is also no guarantee that any company will meet expectations in connection with corporate responsibility, sustainability and/or impact performance.

UBS does not provide legal or tax advice and this publication does not constitute such advice. UBS recommends that all persons considering the products or services described herein obtain appropriate independent legal, tax and other professional advice..

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