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

countries with partnerships with local organisations
50+

countries with partnerships with local organisations

partnerships with universities
90+

partnerships with universities

Things to know about DGNB certification

DGNB-certified projects
10.000+

DGNB-certified projects

countries with DGNB-certified projects
27

countries with DGNB-certified projects

million square metres of certified space
61,2

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
62%

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 building
9.000+

qualified DGNB experts for sustainable building

countries with DGNB qualified experts
57

countries with DGNB qualified experts