What is sustainable investing?
AT A GLANCE

What is sustainable investing?

Sustainable investing means using environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, along with financial metrics, to assess what you invest in. No longer mere buzzwords, ESG factors increasingly rank highly on investors' agendas.

Why it matters today

Why it matters today

We are living in times of environmental and sustainability changes, from climate change to income inequality. This makes sustainable investing more important than ever. As investors, we have the power to use our capital to make a positive difference.

How it adds value to your portfolio

Sustainable investing is a way of future-proofing your portfolio. It can help you:
Manage risk better

Manage risk better

Avoid companies which are exposed to hidden risks due to potential ESG issues.

Capture opportunities

Capture opportunities

Potentially generate long-term returns.

Make a positive impact

Make a positive impact

Put your money towards building a better world.

Why invest with us

Our unique Risk-First Approach

Our unique Risk-First Approach ensures you understand your risk appetite as the starting point in your wealth journey. This means we first identify how much risk you are able and willing to take, before considering the returns you would like to achieve. Sustainable investing is well-aligned with our Risk-First Approach.

Our sustainable investing framework

Developed in consultation with industry specialists, our sustainable investing framework is a methodology that enables us to screen, score and monitor each investment to sieve out suitable offerings for you.

Our ESG specialist partners

In partnership with ESG specialists, we bring you sustainable investment solutions that are suited to your needs, preferences and values.

Our awards


Sustainable investment products

Professionally-managed ESG-focused unit trusts that invest in companies that are committed to achieving financial and ESG performance


Sustainable investment products

Professionally-managed ESG-focused unit trusts that invest in companies that are committed to achieving financial and ESG performance

Get in touch

Get in touch

Call our 24-hour UOB Privilege Concierge at 1800 222 9889 (Singapore) or +65 6222 9889 (overseas).



For existing Privilege Banking clients

Tap on the Privilege Banking icon on your home page on the UOB TMRW app for your Client Advisor's name and contact details.


Start a Privilege Banking relationship with us

Sign up as a Privilege Banking client with a minimum of S$350,000 (or its equivalent in a foreign currency) in qualifying assets under management.


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Things you should know

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