The modular DGNB-Examined Expert training on EU taxonomy qualifies you as an expert in ESG Verification for the EU Taxonomy. You will gain the necessary knowledge and authorisation to submit EU taxonomy evidence to DGNB and to accompany portfolio managers and property owners throughout the entire verification process.
This training is held in German.
Learning objectives and skills taught
- You will develop an understanding of climate policy and the European Union's regulatory framework for the construction and real estate industry
- You can identify climate risks affecting the real estate industry
- You will gain in-depth knowledge of the evidence and requirements of the EU taxonomy for the economic activities 'Acquisition and Ownership', 'Renovation' and 'New Construction'
- You will be able to discuss with project stakeholders what evidence and documentation is needed to meet specific EU taxonomy requirements
- You will learn how to address the environmental objectives ‘Climate change adaptation’ and ‘Pollution prevention and control’ of the EU taxonomy
- You understand the key requirements of the EU taxonomy and are authorised to submit projects for ESG Verification for the EU Taxonomy to the DGNB
Key facts at a glance
- Property owners
- Property managers
- Building operators
- Asset managers
- Real estate specialists
- Project developers
- Entities subject to the EU taxonomy with building-related activities
- Climate action officers
- Architects
- Energy consultants
- Specialist planners
- Sustainability consultants
- Professionals with a DGNB qualification who wish to supervise or submit projects for ESG Verification for the EU Taxonomy
Note for existing DGNB Auditors and DGNB ESG Managers: Attending this training is not mandatory in order to maintain your existing authorisation to submit projects for ESG Verification for the EU Taxonomy. You should have received an email from us about the procedure. If you haven't received an email from us, please contact ausbildung@dgnb.de.
| Development stream | Subject Know-How – EU Taxonomy: Fundamentals of Climate Policy and Risks in the Real Estate Sector* | Subject know-How – EU Taxonomy: ESG-Compliant Real Estate | Subject Know-How – EU Taxonomy: Handling Selected Environmental Objectives | DGNB-Examined Expert on EU Taxonomy exam** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
standard route (e.g. for professionals who are not DGNB Certification experts) | (x) | x | x | x |
| as a DGNB Consultant | (x) | x | x | |
| as a DGNB Auditor | (x) | x | x | |
| as a DGNB Certification expert for Buildings In Use | (x) | x | x | x |
| as a DGNB ESG Manager | (x) | |||
| as a DGNB Biodiversity Manager | (x) | x | x | x |
| as a DGNB Construction Site Coordinator | (x) | x | x | x |
(x) = optional
x = compulsory
* The 'EU Taxonomy: Fundamentals of Climate Policy and Risks in the Real Estate Sector' is an optional module.
**Participation in the exam is not compulsory if you are already a certified DGNB Consultant or DGNB Auditor.
Subject Know-How – EU Taxonomy: Fundamentals of Climate Policy and Risks in the Real Estate Sector
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Subject Know-How – EU Taxonomy: ESG-Compliant Real Estate
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Subject Know-How – EU Taxonomy: Addressing Selected Environmental Objectives
After completing the two Subject Know-How modules ‘EU Taxonomy: ESG-Compliant Real Estate’ and ‘EU Taxonomy: Addressing Selected Environmental Objectives’, you have the option of taking a 30-minute exam to acquire the DGNB-Examined Expert on EU Taxonomy title. Attendance at the Subject Know-How module 'EU Taxonomy: Fundamentals of Climate Policy and Risks in the Real Estate Industry' is optional. However, the training course content is covered in the exam. Depending on your learning style and prior knowledge, self-study preparation typically takes 15 to 20 hours.
The 30-minute exam consists of a total of 27 questions and is taken online. The questions are multiple choice. A score of at least 70 percent is required to pass the exam.
Participation in the exam is not compulsory if you are already a licensed DGNB Consultant or DGNB Auditor.
Duration
30 min. on one exam day
Event location
online
Price
€110 for DGNB members/members of a cooperating training institution1/people working for a local authority, a local government body or a municipal enterprise2
€160 for DGNB non-members
All fees are subject to the statutory VAT.
1 When booking, please enclose valid evidence of membership of a cooperating training institution.
2 These terms and conditions apply to local authorities in Germany. If you wish to make use of them, please confirm your eligibility during registration. For more information, see the landing page.
The reduced fees apply according to the DGNB fee schedule for all ordinary members and group members of the DGNB and their employees.
Please note: As the training and exam are in German, please switch to German language settings to make a booking.
After successful participation, you will receive a digital copy of certificates of attendance for the modules you have attended.
After signing the licensing agreement:
- Receipt of your officially recognised title as a DGNB-Examined Expert on EU Taxonomy
- DGNB-Examined Expert on EU Taxonomy certificate in digital form
- Access to the DGNB System Software and the building products platform DGNB Navigator
- Access to the members-only area for DGNB-Examined Experts on EU Taxonomy on the myDGNB networking website
To register for the exam, you must provide evidence that you have attended or booked Subject Know-How – EU Taxonomy: ESG-Compliant Real Estate and Subject Know-How – EU Taxonomy: Addressing Selected Environmental Objectives. You must take the exam no later than 24 months after participating in these modules.
Furthermore, we require one of the following:
- A degree in construction, property or real estate management, architecture, engineering, energy management or environmental management, plus
- at least one year of relevant work experience (post-master/diploma) or
- at least three years of relevant work experience (post-bachelor) - A degree as a state-certified/recognised technician with three years of relevant work experience
- Full vocational or technical training in an industrial area, construction, manufacturing, property development or the real estate industry, with at least five years of relevant work experience
Under certain circumstances, we also recognise qualifications acquired in other areas.
Under the licensing agreement, to continue to use the DGNB-Examined Expert on EU Taxonomy title you must provide evidence that you have earned 4 DGNB CPD points per year.
You can earn CPD points by attending training courses offered by the DGNB Academy. You also receive CPD points upon submission and successful ESG verification of an EU taxonomy project. Once you sign the licensing agreement, the CPD obligation begins in the calendar year following the year in which the examination to become a DGNB-Examined Expert on EU Taxonomy was passed.
Licensed DGNB Certification experts are exempt from the mandatory training as DGNB-Examined Expert on EU Taxonomy. CPD points for maintaining a licence (with the highest number of CPD points required) must still be obtained. An overview of the options for maintaining your licence with the respective DGNB CPD points and the general licensing conditions can be found here.
Note: the licensing conditions for the DGNB-Examined Expert on EU Taxonomy qualification have not yet been published. In the meantime, you can refer to the licensing conditions for other DGNB qualifications (e.g. DGNB Consultant).
| DGNB member/member of a cooperating training institution1/people working for a local authority, a local government body or a municipal enterprise2 | DGNB non-member | |
|---|---|---|
| Subject Know-How – EU Taxonomy: Fundamentals of Climate Policy and Risks in the Real Estate Sector | €150 | €195 |
| Subject Know-How – EU Taxonomy: ESG-Compliant Real Estate | €150 | €195 |
| Subject Know-How – EU Taxonomy: Addressing Selected Environmental Objectives | €150 | €195 |
| DGNB-Examined Expert on EU Taxonomy exam | €110 | €160 |
| Total cost | €560 | €745 |
All fees are subject to statutory VAT.
The reduced fees are subject to the DGNB fee schedule affecting all ordinary members and group members of the DGNB and their employees.
1 When booking, please enclose valid evidence of membership of a cooperating training institution.
2 These terms and conditions apply to local authorities in Germany. If you wish to make use of them, please confirm your eligibility during registration. For more information, see the landing page.
Groups (10 participants or more)
For group bookings of 10 people or more, please contact us by writing to academy@dgnb.de.
Dates and registration
Become a DGNB-Examined Expert on EU Taxonomy
Please note: as training is held in German, please switch to German language settings to make a booking.
Frequently asked questions about the DGNB-Examined Expert on EU Taxonomy
The exam will involve questions on the content of the three modules (Subject Know-How – EU Taxonomy: Fundamentals of Climate Policy and Risks in the Real Estate Sector, subject Know-How – EU Taxonomy: ESG-Compliant Real Estate and Subject Know-How – EU Taxonomy: Addressing Selected Environmental Objectives). We provide you with exam instructions to help you prepare for the exam.
If you do not pass the DGNB-Examined Expert on EU Taxonomy examination the first time, you will be given a second chance free of charge. It is also possible to attempt to pass the exam a third time but we do charge 50% of the examination fee for this.
If you have not passed by the third attempt, you have the final option of taking an oral examination. This will only take place on request and in person at the DGNB office. We charge the full examination fee for this.
To use the DGNB-Examined Expert on EU Taxonomy title and submit projects for ESG Verification for the EU Taxonomy, we require you to sign a licensing agreement. The general licensing conditionscan be found here.
Note: the licensing conditions for the DGNB-Examined Expert on EU Taxonomy qualification have not yet been published. In the meantime, you can refer to the licensing conditions for other DGNB qualifications (e.g. DGNB Consultant).
Once you have obtained your licence of one of your DGNB titles (6 or 8 CPD points) you’ve also secured your DGNB-Examined Expert on EU Taxonomy licence. The required CPD points are therefore not added together – despite two separate licences: licensing conditions (see exceptions).
After completing the modules on EU taxonomy, we recommend further education to become a DGNB Consultant (focusing on the DGNB Systems for New Construction, Renovation and Interiors, among other things) or a DGNB Certification expert for Buildings in Use (focusing on the DGNB System for Buildings In Use).