Partnership. The Guggenheim applauds Deutsche Bank and its support for our global partnership in the area of arts and for the unique art space in Berlin. Deutsche Guggenheim is a cornerstone of our global network and represents a place for creativity, innovation, global understanding, cultural exchange and diversity.
Thomas Krens, Director, Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York
| Structural Data | 2003 | 2002 | ||
| Number of countries in which Deutsche Bank operates (including offshore sites) | 74 | 76 | ||
| Key Figures | 2003 | 2002 | ||
| Spending by Deutsche Bank (in € million) | ||||
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Donations |
34.8 | 50.5 | ||
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Sponsoring1 |
25.6 | 21.2 | ||
| Sub-total | 60.4 | 71.7 | ||
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thereof: |
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Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation |
10.6 | 15.7 | ||
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Deutsche Bank Citizenship UK |
3.4 | 4.1 | ||
| Spending by endowed foundations of Deutsche Bank (in € million) | ||||
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Deutsche Bank Foundation Alfred Herrhausen Helping People to Help Themselves |
4.0 | 4.0 | ||
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Cultural Foundation of Deutsche Bank |
2.3 | 3.6 | ||
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Other foundations |
0.7 | 0.7 | ||
| Sub-total | 7.0 | 8.3 | ||
| Total | 67.4 | 80.0 | ||
| Asia Foundation |
This new foundation, established in December 2003, handles Deutsche Bank’s social commitment
in East Asia. Over the next five years, a total of € 5 million will be made available, primarily for educational and community projects. | |||
| “Future for Children” |
Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Bank Bauspar AG and SOS Children’s Village have agreed on a long-term partnership. | |||
| Memorial Fountain |
In laying the cornerstone for a “Memorial Fountain” in the planned Wall Street Park in New York, Deutsche Bank remembers the victims of September 11, including our four employees who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks. This fountain is one of the ways in which the bank is contributing to the revitalization of Lower Manhattan. | |||
| Berliner Philharmoniker |
As part of its long-standing partnership with the Berliner Philharmoniker, Deutsche Bank is also committed to the educational project Zukunft@BPhil. | |||
| Art Prize |
Together with the renowned Zacheþta National Gallery of Art in Warsaw and Deutsche Bank Polska S.A., the Cultural Foundation of Deutsche Bank has expanded its fine arts support program by creating a competition for young Polish artists. | |||
| Volunteering |
For the second time in a row, Deutsche Bank was awarded a prestigious “Dragon Award” by the Lord Mayor of London for the commitment of its employees to the community. | |||
| UN/Global Compact |
The principles of the Global Compact (Human Rights, Labor, Environment) are an important part of our internal policies. By means of the Deutsche Bank Microcredit Development Fund, we support 26 microfinance institutions in 16 countries to fight poverty and promote sustainable development. | |||
| Sustainability |
Recertification of our environmental management system according to ISO 14001 in October 2003. | |||
| Detailed information is provided in our publication “Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2003”. | ||||
| 1 | Only for culture and society. |