Best practice transparency on the Paris alignment of investments

Switzerland and its financial market are committed to transitioning to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This is needed to honour its obligations under the Paris Agreement of holding the increase in the global temperature to well below 2°C and pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5°C. Current science indicates that global warming beyond 1.5°C has potentially catastrophic impacts on the natural world and human society.
The Swiss climate scores establish best-practice transparency on the Paris-alignment of financial investments to foster investment decisions that contribute to reaching the climate goals.
Indicators
Current state

Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Greenhous gas emissions intensity & footprint of portfolio

Exposure to fossil fuel activities
Share of companies in portfolio with activities in coal and other fossil fuels.
Transition to net zero

Verified commitments to net-zero
Share of companies in portfolio with verified commitments to net-zero and credible interim targets.

Management to net-zero
Investment strategy with a goal to reduce the carbon emissions of the underlying investments. Verified commitment to net-zero.

Credible climate stewardship
Share of companies currently under active climate engagement. Climate votes supported. Membership in a climate engagement initiative.

Global warming potential
The level of global warming that would occur if the global economy acted with the same ambition as the companies in the portfolio.
Further information
Last modification 13.02.2023