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.

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Our ESG expertise

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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 principles

ESG principles and standards

Why a lack of common standards for ESG investing makes it vital for investors to look “beyond the ratings".

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The "E" in ESG: environmentally responsible investing

Environmental factors refer to the impact that a company has on the natural world

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ESG investing: how we can help

Find out more about how we can help you to align your portfolio with your values and aims.

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The "S” in ESG: socially responsible investing

Social factors are those that affect people – whether employees, customers or society at large

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The "G" in ESG: corporate governance

Governance factors relate to whether a company manages its business in a responsible way

ESG commitments

Our ESG commitments

We’re committed to giving clients the information, advice and products they need to help change the world for the better.

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Our ESG ambition

We’re committed to supporting our clients’ sustainability transition by providing them with thought leadership, advice and solutions to help them have a positive impact on the world.

Ocean conservation and the sustainable blue economy

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The sustainable blue economy

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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Future Fundamentals podcast

Investing in the Blue Economy: a blueprint for action

In our Future Fundamentals podcast, Karen Sack, of ORRAA, and Markus Müller, our Chief Investment Officer for ESG, take a deep dive into the sustainable blue economy.

Apr 26, 2024

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Expert View

The 2024 Economist Impact World Ocean Summit

Our CIO for ESG, Markus Müller, addressed some of the world's leading ocean thinkers, investors and advocates at this event in Lisbon designed to drive progress towards a sustainable blue economy.

Apr 25, 2024

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Feature article

Creating positive energy: how to accelerate green infrastructure

To achieve the Paris Agreement target of net zero by 2050, the world needs to shift to green infrastructure – now. In this feature for LUX magazine, Claire Asher shows how the public and private sectors can speed the move from fossil fuels to green energy.

Aug 15, 2023

Biodiversity and natural capital

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The sustainable blue economy

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

Atmosphere: Shield of the earth

The third in our trilogy of keynote presentations on the Earth's "Life Pillars" explains why climate-related risks and opportunities should be important considerations for investors with regard to long-term portfolio development.

Mar 26, 2024

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CIO Nature Series

Rainforests: the Earth’s green lung

Rainforests provide invaluable ecosystem services supporting climate management, biodiversity, and rural livelihoods—but they are also fragile. In this publication, we focus on four key concerns: deforestation, climate change, poaching and illegal trade, and mining and oil extraction

Aug 02, 2023

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Feature article

Giving nature its true value

In the midst of a climate and inequality crisis, is it time to ditch GDP as a measure of economic success? Academics, conservationists and, increasingly, investors are looking to other factors such as natural capital.

May 04, 2023

Land: A key Life Pillar | Deutsche wealth management services

CIO Special report

Land: A key Life Pillar

In our publication, we take a deep look at the importance of biodiversity, particularly from an investor's perspective.

Apr 18, 2023

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No assurance can be given that any forecast or target can be achieved. Forecasts are based on assumptions, estimates, opinions and hypothetical models which may prove to be incorrect. Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Performance refers to a nominal value based on price gains/losses and does not take into account inflation. Inflation will have a negative impact on the purchasing power of this nominal monetary value. Depending on the current level of inflation, this may lead to a real loss in value, even if the nominal performance of the investment is positive.

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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.