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The facts speak for themselves: With global warming, even the earth heating up a moderate amount means by 2050 London's climate will be more like Barcelona's, and Madrid's will be more like that of Marrakesh, according to a Swiss University ETH Zurich study.
A report from the Chief Investment Office of Deutsche Bank puts it more succinctly: "The prevailing climate is currently moving away from the equator at a rate of 20 kilometers [12.43 miles] a year. Of 250 cities analysed worldwide, 22% are set to be confronted with a climate that, at present, does not exist in any city on Earth." (Italics ours.)
Deutsche Bank's report, "ESG Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow — Sustainability Across the Centuries," by Markus Müller, global head chief investment officer, is a frightening view of what the world should expect if nothing is done to curtail climate change. That said, actions being taken, especially through investor efforts, are a good start to change behavior, the report says.
The report's foundation also is a reason that Deutsche Bank Wealth Management announced it is accelerating its environmental, social and governance strategy by "extending its ESG product offerings across discretionary wealth management and investment advisory, adopting ratings from MSCI, and launching new research, client materials and events," it said in a statement.
"This fast-growing area is of critical relevance for our clients and for the future of our business and society," said Fabrizio Campelli, global head of wealth management, in a statement. "ESG comes up more and more often in our regular discussions with clients. ESG analysis, guidance and investments are rapidly becoming not just an important component of our client offering but the essential foundation for everything we do."
