Investing in the Blue Economy, Investing to protect our seas

Markets and policymakers are finally waking up to the challenges and opportunities of protecting marine ecosystems, while simultaneously promoting sustainable development.

Oceans produce more than half of the world’s oxygen, absorb massive amounts of greenhouse gases and help slow down global warming. However, they are not only of enormous importance for the climate and biodiversity, but also as an economic resource.

DWS offers you a unique chance to learn more about this fast-developing theme. Healthy Seas, a non-profit marine protection organization, will provide insights of salvage missions and its activities associated with protecting the oceans.

Our experts will take you through the investment approach of our newly launched DWS Concept ESG Blue Economy Fund and explain how it supports the “Blue Economy” including engaging with corporates to address sustainability and impact issues.

Finally, we will present to you the findings of Passive Investing Report 2021 on how the ‘S’ pillar of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) is becoming an increasingly important driver of investment decision-making, especially in light of the Covid-19 crisis and share practical thoughts on how to implement this and other ESG aspects in passive institutional portfolios.