Location: EMEA.
Department affected: sustainability.
Based on news reporting.
UBS has announced significant cuts to its global sustainability workforce, reducing it by nearly 65%. This decision also includes halving the size of its Asia team. The layoffs reflect the company's strategic adjustments in response to changing market conditions and priorities within the sustainability sector. While the exact number of employees affected has not been disclosed, the scale of the cuts indicates a substantial impact on the sustainability department. UBS's restructuring efforts aim to streamline operations and focus on core business areas.
UBS cut 300 jobs affecting its sustainability team as of June 9, 2026.
That is roughly 0.4% of the 73,000 people UBS employs.
LayoffTalk has tracked 25 layoff events at UBS since October 2023, affecting a combined 18,077 employees.
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