Pioneer in sustainability
Protecting your assets goes hand in hand with protecting our climate. We launched the first sustainable investment product back in 1998 – with conviction. Today, as a pioneer in all active traditional investment funds, we pursue a binding CO2e reduction target.
Our partnerships for a sustainable future
Net Zero Asset Manager Initiative
Net Zero Asset Manager Initiative
The Net Zero Asset Manager Initiative is an international group of asset managers who are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050 or earlier, consistent with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, and who support investments focused on zero emissions by 2050 or earlier. The group of more than 300 members already represents more than USD 59 trillion in assets under management today. Swisscanto joined in 2021.
Principles for Responsible Investment
Principles for Responsible Investment
The United Nations' six Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRIs) are environmental, social and governance criteria which are relevant for financial markets. In 2009, we were one of Europe's first universal banks to sign up to the PRIs.
Swiss Sustainable Finance
Swiss Sustainable Finance
Established in 2014, the mission of Swiss Sustainable Finance (SSF) is to make Switzerland one of the leading centres for sustainable finance. Zürcher Kantonalbank has been a member of Swiss Sustainable Finance since 2015.
Carbon Disclosure Project
Carbon Disclosure Project
We have been a signatory of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) since 2005. This is a non-profit organisation that aims to create more transparency with regard to greenhouse gas emissions that are harmful to the climate.
Access to Medicine
Access to Medicine
We have been taking into account the results of the Access to Medicine Index since 2017. This index transparently shows pharmaceutical companies that promote access to medicines.
