Certification
with DGNB

Sustainability is a fundamental global value for the future and is increasingly becoming the standard in the building and real estate industries. It is about much more than just environmental considerations, but also economic and social aspects. It is about the quality and sustainability of our buildings and districts.

Now is the time to start. As a planning and optimisation tool, the DGNB Certification System supports all those involved in building internationally in implementing quality in a holistic and sustainable way.

As an independent non-profit organisation, the DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council) is your ideal partner for more sustainability and climate protection in building.

Certificates such as those issued by the DGNB are increasingly required for property investments. They serve as independent proof to make both the planned and realised sustainability quality of projects transparent. Sustainability certificates contribute to an increase in value and ensure greater investment security.

The DGNB approach to sustainable buildings goes beyond the principle of Life Cycle Assessment and takes a holistic view of all three pillars of sustainability:

• Environmental – in terms of resource and environmentally friendly buildings with a low CO₂ footprint
• Social – with a focus on people and creating a livable environment
• Economic – with a view to the entire life cycle of buildings and economically efficient, long-term use.

The certification system can be easily adapted to climatic, structural, legal and cultural differences. This allows the DGNB to certify buildings worldwide.
 

Building certification with field-proven planning tools

Methods of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Costing (LCC) have long been tried and tested at the DGNB. They have always been used as part of the certification process. The methodology used complies with international standards.

In addition, the DGNB System is harmonised with the EU taxonomy in such a way that it is possible to demonstrate compliance for your project at the same time as certification. DGNB offers its own ESG Verification for the real estate sector. Those who use DGNB's ESG Verification not only receive proof of the project's compliance with the EU taxonomy, but also a detailed report of the results and information on where there is a specific need for improvement.

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