DGNB in figures

The most important key facts about the development of the DGNB

Since its foundation in 2007, the DGNB has established itself as one of the fastest growing civil society organisations in Germany. In doing so, the DGNB brings together all relevant participants in the construction and real estate industry under the umbrella of sustainable construction. To make the DGNB's extraordinary success story more tangible, we have brought together some key figures relating to our work. These illustrate the global recognition and reach of our activities.

Facts and figures on the council and network

biggest network for sustainable building in Europe
No. 1

biggest network for sustainable building in Europe

among Green Building Councils worldwide
No. 2

among Green Building Councils worldwide

areas of the construction and real estate industry are covered by our members
All

areas of the construction and real estate industry are covered by our members

founding members
121

founding members

initiators of the DGNB
16

initiators of the DGNB

participants at DGNB events in 2023
6,000+

participants at DGNB events in 2023

municipalities and planning offices are involved in DGNB initiatives
~500

municipalities and planning offices are involved in DGNB initiatives

countries with partnerships with local organisations
50+

countries with partnerships with local organisations

partnerships with universities
100+

partnerships with universities

Things to know about DGNB Certification

presented DGNB awards
10,000+

presented DGNB awards

countries with DGNB-certified projects
29

countries with DGNB-certified projects

million square metres of certified space
69.7

million square metres of certified space

Market leader in Germany for building certification
No. 1

Market leader in Germany for building certification

Market leader in Europe for district certification
No. 1

Market leader in Europe for district certification

market share among certified commercial properties in Germany
59%

market share among certified commercial properties in Germany

Market share in new commercial property construction in Germany
83%

Market share in new commercial property construction in Germany

Key figures for the DGNB Academy

qualified DGNB experts for sustainable planning, building and operating of buildings
10,000+

qualified DGNB experts for sustainable planning, building and operating of buildings

countries with qualified DGNB experts
64

countries with qualified DGNB experts

International DGNB Consultants and Auditors
1,500+

International DGNB Consultants and Auditors

licensed DGNB Auditors
1,150+

licensed DGNB Auditors

licensed DGNB Consultants
2,500+

licensed DGNB Consultants

licensed DGNB ESG-Managers
580+

licensed DGNB ESG-Managers

DGNB Registered Professionals
4,500+

DGNB Registered Professionals

people attended DGNB Academy basic courses and seminars in 2023
1,700+

people attended DGNB Academy basic courses and seminars in 2023