Acting Sustainably
Ensuring Viability: Acting Responsibly
“Nature is a mega industry,” says Deutsche Bank’s Pavan Sukhdev. “Protected areas alone – as providers of oxygen, raw material for pharmaceuticals, and as freshwater providers for households and farms, for instance – generate welfare benefits valued at US $4–5 trillion (million million) a year. That is more than the turnover of the global automobile, steel, and software industries combined.” This wealth, however, is at risk from deforestation, pollution, and the extinction of species.
As an international financial services provider, Deutsche Bank views sustainability as a fundamental component of its core business and beyond. Our goal is to provide not only a healthy but also an economically and socially stable environment for the following generations. Responsible action is essential to ensuring our own corporate values and hence our long-term business success.
Shielding from Negative Effects
As such, we aim to shield our employees, clients, and shareholders as well as society and the environment from any negative effects of our business activities. At the same time, we intend to achieve success in a socially and ecologically responsible manner – accountable, measurable, and certified.
