What is ESG investing?

What is ESG investing?

ESG investing is the philosophy that investors should consider the impact that their investment decisions will have on the natural world and on society, as well as any financial gains that they might make.

Our approach to sustainability

Our approach to sustainability

As responsible wealth managers, we think continually about the long term.  No other long-term trend will be more consequential – to your wealth or society – than sustainability.

ESG trends and insights

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CIO Special report

ESG and Sustainability Market Monitor: Q3 2024

Our ESG and Sustainability Market Monitor publication is designed to help you stay informed and up-to-date on the latest developments in environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing and the transition to more sustainable economies.

Oct 24, 2024


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Feature article

eDNA: measuring ocean biodiversity

We’re always looking for ways to connect our partners and raise awareness of things we know our clients care about. Together with our partners, we track biodiversity in our ocean in this eDNA project initiative.

Oct 10, 2024


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CIO Special

New Blue Perspectives: Monitoring Ocean Biodiversity

In this report, we describe initial findings from our research project to monitor ocean biodiversity. Working with our partners, we used environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques to analyse ocean water samples.

Oct 10, 2024


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Jargon-busting series

ESG and sustainability: what do investors need to know about how they differ?

A look at the similarities and differences between ESG and sustainability, why they both matter to investors and how they are shaping the future of business.

Oct 04, 2024


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Jargon-busting series

What are Life Pillars?

Life Pillars provide essential resources and services crucial for the prosperity of humanity and the global economy — and yet they are often undervalued or taken for granted.

Aug 01, 2024


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CIO Special report

ESG Market Monitor: Q2 2024

Our ESG Market Monitor publication is designed to help you stay informed and up-to-date on the latest developments in environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing and the transition to more sustainable economies.

Jul 10, 2024


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Event report

The metrics that matter: investing in the sustainable blue economy

At the Economist’s 11th annual World Ocean Summit, we hosted a "How To" session aimed at creating a set of action points and practical takeaways for individuals and organisations committed to restoring ocean health.

Jun 10, 2024


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The sustainable blue economy

An ocean journey

We are on a journey to raise awareness about the importance of the ocean to the global economy and life on earth. Our focus on the ocean has shaped our research and deepened our understanding of the links between nature and the economy.

Jun 10, 2024


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ESG is an acronym that stands for Environment, Social, Governance. Our ESG framework takes into account applicable regulations and is assessed and updated continually, plus guiding principles developed in-house based on Deutsche Bank’s values and beliefs. However, there is currently a lack of uniform criteria and a common market standard for the assessment and classification of financial services and financial products as sustainable. This can lead to different providers assessing the sustainability of financial services and financial products differently. In addition, there are various new regulations on ESG and Sustainable Finance, which need to be substantiated, and further draft regulations are currently being developed, which may lead to financial services and financial products currently labelled as sustainable not meeting future legal requirements for qualification as sustainable.

Change of name: As part of Deutsche Bank’s Private Bank, the former International Private Bank also adopted this title on July 20, 2023.