Deutsche Bank achieved notable progress in its environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings in 2025. With the four leading rating agencies the bank was able to either significantly improve its results or strengthen its already high rating with an increased total score.
- CDP: For the first time, Deutsche Bank received the top score A/Leadership and was included in the organization’s A List.
- S&P CSA: The score rose from 67 to 72 points out of a possible 100 – placing Deutsche Bank among the leading companies worldwide in this rating.
- MSCI: The bank’s AA rating (AAA representing the highest rating) was reaffirmed with an increased total score compared to the previous assessment.
- Sustainalytics: The risk score improved from 24.8 (Medium Risk) to 9.0 (Negligible Risk), with 0.0 representing the best possible score.
Deutsche Bank also continues to be listed in two significant indices: Dow Jones Best-in-Class World and Dow Jones Best-in-Class Europe. These indices contain, according to their methodology, companies that achieve the highest ESG ratings within their respective sectors globally and in Europe.