Social Investments

Deutsche Bank’s strategy for alleviating poverty extends beyond philanthropy to include innovations in socially responsible investing that widen the scope of its programs and deepen the impact that can be made on the disenfranchised. The Bank leverages both the strength of its balance sheet and the power of its human capital to work with communities all over the world, providing their individuals with the tools necessary to lead a self-supporting life.

Highlights

25 years of Outstanding ratings

January 2023 | New York

Deutsche Bank has received an “Outstanding” Community Reinvestment Act rating for the 25th consecutive year. more
New Working Capital awardees announced

December 2017 | New York

This new round of awards will create and preserve over 1,100 affordable homes for low-income New Yorkers. more
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker at the ribbon cutting

Revitalization project makes space for schools and teachers

November 2017 | Newark

The bank provided financing for Teachers Village, a catalytic mixed-use revitalization project in downtown Newark. more
HANAC Corona Senior Residence

Financing for high-quality affordable housing

January 2017 | New York, NY

Newly closed transactions are providing more than USD 37 million in financing for affordable housing in New York City. more
A legacy of meeting community credit needs

August 2016 | New York

Deutsche Bank has sustained its “Outstanding” Community Reinvestment Act rating for 22 consecutive years. more
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One of the grantees, Enterprise Community Partners, provided financing for this new 43-unit supportive housing development in the South Bronx for formerly homeless veterans.

Addressing homelessness in New York City

December 2015 | New York

A new set of grants totaling USD 1 million will support four distinct homeless populations throughout the city. more
Kiva Zip borrower Reina Bermudez of Solber Pupusas

Kiva Zip competition winner announced

July 2015 | New York

The New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce is the winner of this RFP for innovative uses of Kiva Zip. more
The women pioneers of community development

October 2014 | New York

To mark 20 years of Women on Wall Street®, Deutsche Bank honors the women pioneers of community development. more
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Image courtesy of the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves. Credit: Romana Manpreet.

Scaling the clean cookstoves industry

May 2014 | New York

A nascent global industry promises to save and improve millions of lives and reduce environmental degradation. more