ESG investing and sustainable wealth management solutions

What is ESG investing?

ESG investing is an approach in which investors may consider selected Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors alongside financial considerations.

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Our approach to ESG investing

As wealth managers, we think continually about the long term. Our investment approach takes into account a range of factors that could affect businesses, markets and society over time – such as environmental risks or social factors.

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PERSPECTIVES

ESG and Sustainability Market Monitor

The PERSPECTIVES ESG and Sustainability Market Monitor is designed to help you make informed decisions and fully realise the potential of sustainable investing.

Jan. 30, 2026

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PERSPECTIVES Special

ESG investment performance: drivers and management

This PERSPECTIVES Special explores the nuances behind the numbers, showing that ESG performance depends heavily on how it's defined, implemented and measured. Read for more details today.

Sep. 10, 2025

ESG and Sustainability Market Monitor

PERSPECTIVES Special

ESG and Sustainability Market Monitor

The client-ready ESG and Sustainability Market Monitor helps 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.

Apr. 14, 2025

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PERSPECTIVES Special

EU carbon market: more to come

These changes should accelerate Europe’s path to decarbonization, reinforcing the EU’s leadership in climate policy. Industries will need to adapt to tighter regulations, while investors navigate an evolving carbon market with new risks and opportunities. The coming years could shape the balance between economic growth and environmental responsibility, potentially setting a precedent for future carbon pricing mechanisms worldwide.

Mar. 10, 2025

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ESG jargon-buster

What are nature-based solutions?

If you can leverage the power of nature to support human flourishing, that’s a nature-based solution. Like tree canopies that combat urban heat and pollution, or coral reefs that limit coastal storm surges, nature-based solutions rely on the inherent value of the natural world to improve human environments.

Dec. 12, 2024

Investing in sustainable transition

PERSPECTIVES Special

ESG Survey 2024: Investing in the sustainable transition

Our 4th annual ESG Survey shows that investors are already investing in the sustainable transition, with evolving views on what are likely to be the leading future sectors and return drivers. Fueled by pragmatism as well as principles, ESG investment is happening. Read more.

Nov. 12, 2024

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ESG investing

Natural capital and biodiversity: measurement and investment

Our special report looks at the topic of biodiversity from a natural capital perspective, and provides insights into how we can start to tackle the “triple planetary crisis” around climate, nature and pollution. With a preface by Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta, Frank Ramsey Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Cambridge.

Oct. 12, 2021

Ocean conservation and the blue economy

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Event report

The Capital Current: the financial flows enabling ocean resilience and returns

Ocean resilience is emerging as a long-term investment theme. Speakers at the Ocean Summit 2026 explored how blue finance, blended capital and better data can help scale solutions in the blue economy.

Jul. 13, 2026

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Event report

Ocean entrepreneurship: how to build scalable businesses in the blue economy

While valuing nature – and particularly the ocean’s economic contribution – remains challenging, entrepreneurs are scaling innovative businesses that protect marine ecosystems and unlock benefits for humanity.

Jul. 09, 2026

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Event report

The Geopolitical Current: the tides shaping maritime trade and power

At the Ocean Summit 2026, experts considered how geopolitical fragmentation, maritime chokepoints and energy security are elevating the Ocean’s role in global trade, resilience and sustainable transformation.

Jul. 09, 2026

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Event report

The Human Current: collaboration, advocacy and influence – the catalysts of change

Deutsche Bank and ORRAA’s Ocean Summit 2026 examined the human dimension of ocean resilience and why action to tackle the climate crisis is more necessary than ever.

Jul. 08, 2026

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Event report

The Natural Current: fragile forces underpinning the global economy

Ocean health is central to climate resilience, food security and global prosperity. At the Ocean Summit 2026, discussions focused on the risks facing marine ecosystems and the case for coordinated action.

Jun. 30, 2026

Biodiversity and natural capital

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ESG jargon-buster

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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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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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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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 Life Pillar 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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ESG is an acronym that stands for Environmental, Social and Governance.

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/social or considering ESG criteria. This can lead to different providers assessing financial services and financial products differently in terms of ESG considerations.

In addition, there are various existing and new regulations on ESG and Sustainable Finance, which need to be substantiated, and further draft regulations and amendments to regulations are currently being developed, which may lead to financial services and financial products currently labelled or described as considering ESG criteria not meeting future legal requirements for qualification in this context.

We utilize data as well as ESG assessment methodologies that are supplied by independent third-party provider(s). These third-party assessment methodologies and corresponding ratings are therefore subject to change, which may result in turnover in investments within a portfolio to remain in line with an agreed ESG baseline.

ESG ratings are regulated in the EU by EU Regulation (EU) 2024/3005 on the transparency and integrity of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating activities. Nevertheless, it is important to note that there is a selection of ESG data providers in the market, and methodologies between these can vary leading to different ratings for the same instruments.

ESG principles may result in a less diversified, more concentrated portfolio. ESG investing may result in the exclusion of specific industries.