Big Blue: a personal passion
Claudio de Sanctis, the new Head of the International Private Bank and CEO EMEA, Deutsche Bank, has been passionate about the oceans since he was young. He now sees the blue economy – the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth – as a major and necessary target for investments.
Julie Packard: veteran voice for the ocean
Philanthropist Julie Packard, the force behind the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California, has been one of the greatest pioneers in ocean conservation for more than 35 years.
Liquid assets: investing in our oceans
The investment community is waking up to the opportunities in our oceans. Impactful ethical investments in the blue economy can involve plastic waste prevention, sustainable seafood, maritime transport, eco-tourism and more.
Kristen Marhaver: the coral whisperer
Marine biologist, TED and WEF star, Kristen Marhaver discusses how rapid scientific advance and philanthropic support are combining to make the idea of regrowing the world’s coral a real prospect.
Marie-Claire Daveu: design for life
The Kering group, owner of Gucci and Bottega Veneta, led the luxury industry by pioneering a sustainability strategy years ago. Marie-Claire Daveu, who spearheaded this move, explains how environmental accounting and the blue economy are good for business, consumers and the planet.
Understanding the blue economy
In this special report we look at what exactly the blue economy is, and why it remains crucial for biodiversity and the sustainability of global economic development.
Wealth with Responsibility: Healing and Preserving Our Oceans
The sea is in peril but hope remains. This was the overarching message at a virtual event held on Tuesday November 10 that brought together leading thinkers in ocean conservation and the blue economy.
Ray Dalio on ocean exploration and philanthropy
Together with his son, Ray Dalio, founder of one of the world’s largest hedge funds, created OceanX to raise awareness of the seas through exploration, film, media and science.
José Soares dos Santos: taking care of planet ocean
Portuguese business leader and activist José Soares dos Santos is one of the leading forces in Europe driving ocean conservation. Find out how he inspires politicians, fellow philanthropists, business leaders and scientists to create a more sustainable future.
Douglas McCauley: sea change
Douglas McCauley, marine biologist and a director of the Benioff Ocean Initiative, on why philanthropists can do much more to save the oceans than simply write a cheque.
Empowering the blue magic: act today for tomorrow
Our new CIO ESG Special provides an intuitive and easy-to-use summary of our previous special report on the blue economy.
Partnering with ORRAA to protect our ocean
We are proud to become the first bank to join the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) as a full member, creating a partnership dedicated to bringing financial expertise and innovation to protect the ocean and the communities that depend on it.
Wealth with Responsibility: How philanthropy and investment can work hand in hand for our oceans
Our second Wealth with Responsibility event focusing on ocean conservation saw three leading voices gather to explain the dangers facing our oceans, the steps we must take to protect them – and how we as individuals can have a meaningful impact.
The deep sea: Earth’s final frontier for exploration and sustainable development
Doug McCauley, professor of ocean science at the University of California Santa Barbara and director of the Benioff Ocean Initiative, joins Markus Müller, head of the Chief Investment Office at Deutsche Bank's International Private Bank, to discuss the deep sea and the importance of taking a long-term, sustainable approach to its development.
