Sustainability framework
Our Sustainability Positioning
Sustainability has always been a focus for our owner families, now in their fourth generation.
As corporate citizens, we honor their commitment by contributing to the health of our local communities.
As a global investment firm, we empower investors with the necessary knowledge, tools and investment options to consider sustainability in the building of their better futures.
Through these efforts, we contribute to the UN’s SDGs and aim for our impact to be proportionate to our reach.
Our six Sustainability Commitments
1 Net-zero means achieving a balance between emissions and removals of GHGs from the atmosphere (ISO IWA 42:2022), Scope 1-3 in our own operations and Scope 1-2 in our banking book. Our commitment is aligned with the 2015 Paris Agreement goal to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels. We will step up our efforts to reduce emissions and will neutralize residual emissions at the net-zero target year and any GHG emissions thereafter.
A strong focus on values in the fourth generation
"In today’s rapidly evolving financial world, it is essential that we remain true to our values," says Dr. Maja Baumann, a member of the Vontobel Board of Directors. As part of the fourth generation, she represents the Vontobel family’s legacy with its strong focus on values.
Principles and policies
Sustainability is a permanent endeavor. That’s why Vontobel makes a long-term commitment to continuously improving its sustainable business management in all divisions.