DWS KGaA Investor Relations Media Career Belgium Insights Capabilities Solutions Service Profile Search Home » Solutions » ESG » ESG Basics ESG Basics Responsible Investing made easy 180bn USD per year needs to be invested by 2030 to achieve the Paris Agreement goals [1] Considering ESG[2] does not cost performance; with successful active fund management there is a chance for better performance while volatility remains at the same or lower level. One earth doesn't seem to be enough Besides the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, an essential role on the path to net zero will be played by land, freshwater and the oceans, which constitute some of the components of natural capital. Natural capital solutions are essential to help society cut emissions and improve resilience. Discover more ‌Corporate Governance Smart data and smart integration ESG integration More than just three letters, ESG will change our world Responsible investing E for Environmental S for Social More dialogue, more impact Smart Integration Smart Integration is a sophisticated approach that enables well-founded investment decisions and can thus contribute to a responsible economy, society and environment. Discover more Mr. Braun explains Green Mr. Braun meets Schott: On the way to climate neutrality Growing regulatory pressure worldwide ESG Handbook As regulations drive ESG and corporations will have to implement sustainability across the entire value chain, DWS has developed a compendium that is intended to provide knowledge on the entire range of topics: ESG - The Handbook. It examines regulatory intentions, social developments and explains topics such as the relevance of data and what ESG integration actually is. The topics are underpinned at an appropriate point by insights into the DWS approach. It also offers our clients, from investment advisors and asset managers to institutional and private investors, advice and recommendations on how to prepare for sustainable investing. Download PDF Responsible Investing has a positive impact Research and more Nov 22, 2021 ESG Sustainability becomes part of investment advice | ESG - mandatory or optional? Inquiring about sustainability preferences will become mandatory in investment advisory. Nov 12, 2021 ESG How much capital for the climate? Ramping up capital expenditure to solve the climate crisis. It needs private and public money. And a lot more than is being spent now. CIO VIEW QUARTERLY NEWS- LETTER 1. Source: United Nations Organisation, January 2019. 2. Source: Metastudy on ESG Performance by Friede, Busch and Bassen, University of Hamburg, December 2015. 3. Source: WEF Global Risks Report 2021; Figure IV: The Evolving Risks Landscape, 2012– 2021 Quick Access DWS KGaA CIO View Facts & Figures Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement (PDF) Engagement Policy (PDF) Information on sustainability Contact Copyright © 2021 DWS Cookies Policy We use cookies and similar technologies that are essential to operate our websites. With your consent, we will use cookies for performance analysis of our websites. This enables us to detect and fix errors and usability issues as soon as possible and to constantly improve our website. Furthermore we use marketing cookies to measure the success of our marketing measures and personalize our contents to your needs as precisely as possible, potentially also outside of our websites. In the settings you can find detailed information on the different types of cookies and object to the use of cookies. As an asset manager, the security of your data is highest priority to us. You can find further information in our privacy notice. Customize Accept and proceed