
Taking positive steps towards net zero
As part of Deutsche Bank’s commitment to being an agent of positive change, we're on a journey to make our events operate more sustainably. Discover more about steps we’re taking in the right direction.

Offsetting our emissions and protecting mangrove forests
While we strive to limit our carbon impact, some emissions are inevitable. To compensate for our lounge spaces at Frieze art fairs, we’ve bought carbon credits through our partners First Climate to help fund projects including the “Vida Manglar” mangrove project in Colombia and the “Katingan Restoration and Conservation Project” in Indonesia. These mangrove and peatland forests are powerhouses for carbon storage. In addition to the positive climate impact, these project activities also support sustainable economic development in communities in the project area and biodiversity conservation.

Hosting a dedicated ocean conference aimed at achieving positive ocean impact
Co-hosted by Deutsche Bank and the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA), our first DB x ORRAA Ocean Conference aimed to demystify the sustainable blue economy and show how private capital can help achieve positive ocean impact at scale.


Supporting plastic collection for ocean protection
By working with multiple partners, including Ocean Bottle, River Cleanup and Parley, we seek to support plastic waste collection and create a positive impact – both in the communities in which we operate and globally.

The Deutsche Bank Ocean Resilience Philanthropy Fund
The Deutsche Bank Ocean Resilience Philanthropy Fund is a global philanthropic fund dedicated to ocean conservation and coastal resilience. The first philanthropic fund of its kind set up by a financial institution, it offers clients and other stakeholders the opportunity to support ocean conservation efforts though a dedicated donation framework.
Past events

Positive steps
Frieze Los Angeles 2023: positive steps in Santa Monica
The fair has a new home this year, inviting fresh ideas for how to minimise the environmental impact of our events and make our lounge at Frieze Los Angeles operate more sustainably.
Feb. 09, 2023

Positive steps
Frieze London & Frieze Masters 2022: a year of positive steps
One year on from the launch of our positive steps initiative, we're continuing our journey to make our lounges at Frieze London & Frieze Masters operate more sustainably.
Oct. 10, 2022

Positive steps
Positive Steps at the DB x ORRAA Ocean Conference 2022
Discover the steps we're taking towards net zero at our first-ever ocean conference hosted jointly by Deutsche Bank and the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) in Mallorca, Spain.
Sep. 16, 2022

Sustainability
Measuring our impact: plastic collection for ocean protection
As part of our sustainability strategy, we want to take practical steps that can help make a meaningful difference on a daily basis. By working with multiple partners, we seek to support plastic waste collection before it enters our ocean.
Aug. 18, 2022

Positive steps
Frieze New York 2022: positive steps towards net zero
We're on a journey to make our lounge at Frieze New York operate more sustainably. Discover the steps we're taking towards net zero.
May. 16, 2022

Positive steps
Frieze Los Angeles 2022: positive steps towards net zero
How we’ve changed our lounges at Frieze Los Angeles 2022 to operate more sustainably.
Feb. 15, 2022

Positive steps
Frieze London & Frieze Masters 2021: positive steps towards net zero
How we’ve changed our lounges at Frieze London and Frieze Masters to operate more sustainably.
Oct. 12, 2021
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