Our position on issues of current interest
Deutsche Bank deploys its market competence to support the evolution towards a clean, energy-efficient global economy.
However, in our operational business we are constantly confronted with thematic issues that are the subject of controversial discussion in society.
Agricultural commodities
"Agricultural commodities and food speculation" is a topic that affects everyone. World hunger is an urgent challenge and will continue to grow in the future. Food security is a vital part of the solution. One way to help combat the challenge is to invest in soft commodities and the entire agricultural value chain.
moreCluster munitions
The issue of cluster munitions has risen to prominence in recent years and received strong public attention in 2011. In light of this controversy Deutsche Bank developed a policy to stop business relations in this area. The matter shows the need for an open and transparent dialog with stakeholders to reconcile conflicting demands.
moreHuman rights
Human rights abuses include poor working conditions such as child labor and forced labor, conflicts between communities and security forces and infringement of water rights.
moreHydropower
Hydropower projects can have negative social and environmental impacts, including involuntary community resettlement, degradation of water quality, destruction of sensitive sites (environmental, religious) and loss of wildlife habitat.
moreMonocultural farming / Palm oil
Demand for palm oil has increased rapidly over the past decade due to dietary changes and the fact that it is now also used as biofuel. Global palm oil production is predicted to be double the 2000 level by 2030 and triple by 2050.
moreNuclear power
Public concerns about nuclear power increased considerably after the nuclear incident in Fukushima, Japan, in March 2011. As a result, many countries reviewed existing nuclear power programs and Germany decided to phase out its nuclear power plants by 2022.
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Shale gas
The potential to extract shale gas through frackinghas doubled estimated global gas reserves and is improving energy security. An increase of shale gas production has reduced energy prices, benefitting global economic growth. Shale gas is the least carbon-intensive fossil fuel and remains an important bridging fuel as lower-carbon energy sources are established.
moreSustainable fishery
Sustainable fishing maintains fish stocks responsibly with a view to ensuring the effective conservation, management and development of living aquatic resources.
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