Integrated Company Report 2025

 
Company | Message from the Chair of the Supervisory Board

‘Development policy is not a moral luxury, but an integral component of German security policy.’

Niels Annen, Chair of the GIZ Supervisory Board
Message from Niels Annen ‘Development policy is not a moral luxury, but an integral component of German security policy.’
Profilepicture of Niels Annen

Company | Interview

Video interview

Chair of the GIZ Management Board Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel and Dingani Banda, Commissioner General of the Zambia Revenue Authority, on the value of partnerships in international cooperation – and precisely how they achieve results.
Company | Foreword by the Management Board

‘People, their freedom and the protection of our natural resources remain the focus of our work.’

Foreword by the Management Board ‘People, their freedom and the protection of our natural resources remain the focus of our work.’
Drei Personen in professioneller Kleidung, zwei davon Frauen, in der Mitte ein Mann.

Figures for fiscal year 2025

Grafik: Ein Pfeil über größer werdenden Balken.
Around EUR 4
billion business volume
Grafik: Eine im Boden steckende Fahne.
Around 1,600
ongoing projects
Grafik: Eine Weltkugel.
119 countries
in which we operate
Grafik: Eine Sonne über stilisierten Sonnenpanelen.
Almost 12
million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent reduced
Grafik: Zwei skizzierte Personen.
23,787
employees worldwide
Grafik: Sprechblasen mit verschiedenen Sprachen.
152
nationalities of staff in Germany and abroad

Sustainability at all levels

Our work: achieving more together 

Responsibility for our planet, reliable partnerships worldwide, reconstruction in Syria and Ukraine: we offer insights into our work around the world.

Our work | Environment, climate, energy

One planet, one responsibility

Whether it is the energy transition, forest conservation or green professionals: climate action and environmental protection are not side issues – they are crucial for a secure future. We work with governments, companies and civil society to shape change – consistently, sustainably and fairly.
Find out more One planet, one responsibility
Wind turbines on a green hill under a cloudy sky.
Our work | Cooperation with the private sector

A global partner for strong markets

Geopolitical upheavals are making reliable partnerships more important than ever. Tapping into new markets, stabilising supply chains, securing raw materials: GIZ combines German and European economic interests with sustainable development on the ground. A win-win situation for companies and our partner countries.
Find out more A global partner for strong markets
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Our work | Peace, security, reconstruction

Peace as the foundation for a secure future

Security cannot be achieved single-handedly. GIZ supports reconstruction in Ukraine and Syria, promotes dialogue in the Sahel region and strengthens cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Because development is pivotal for peace.
Find out more Peace as the foundation for a secure future
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Our values in practice

Sustainability, diversity and responsibility are not just buzzwords for GIZ, they are what we practice every day. We are shaping our own transformation with a clear course towards climate neutrality, a corporate culture that embraces inclusion, and governance structures that are fit for the future.

Environment | Embracing sustainability

Systematic progress on the path towards sustainability

Our new Sustainability Programme marks a new chapter on the path towards greenhouse gas neutrality. From solar panels in our country offices to the greenhouse gas budget for business travel: we are taking systematic steps to put our operational processes on a more sustainable footing – and are right on track.
Find out more Systematic progress on the path towards sustainability
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Social | Diversity

Cooperating in diversity – every day

For GIZ, diversity is not just a nice bonus, but a prerequisite for values-based and effective cooperation. Employees from 152 nations, a new Gender Strategy and zero tolerance of discrimination demonstrate that diversity is part and parcel of our everyday corporate culture.
Find out more Cooperating in diversity – every day
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Governance | Partnerships

Strong alliances and standards for all

Whether in climate action, disaster risk reduction or global standards, adopting a comprehensive approach to complex challenges achieves greater results. For this purpose, GIZ creates overarching structures, stable alliances and scalable solutions – and brings the right stakeholders together around the table.
Find out more Strong alliances and standards for all
Four people look at a technical device during a training session.
Tanja Lohmann, Country Director GIZ Syria, on reconstruction in Syria involving genuine transformation.
Tanja Lohmann, GIZ Country Director Syria, talks about the specific work that GIZ is doing in the country.
Two German automotive suppliers describe how they gained a foothold in Tunisia and the role played by the Tunisian Automotive Association and GIZ.
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Reporting

Here you will find reports produced by GIZ: our Declaration of Conformity with the German Sustainability Code and, from mid-July, the Annual Statement of Accounts 2025 on the company’s financial position as a PDF.

Our reporting 2025

Find out more about reporting 2025 at GIZ.
Find out more Our reporting 2025
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Declaration of Conformity with the German Sustainability Code

In the Declaration of Conformity with the German Sustainability Code, we report on our sustainability policy, environmental issues and employee concerns, human rights, corporate citizenship and compliance.

Find out more Declaration of Conformity with the German Sustainability Code
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Our climate and environmental figures

Here you can find our climate and environmental figures for the 2024 reporting year. The corresponding figures for the 2025 reporting year will follow in autumn 2026.
Climate and environmental figures 2024 Our climate and environmental figures
Grafik: Eine Hand, auf der CO2 steht, mit Ökostrom-Stecker unter einem Regenschirm.

Annual Statement of Accounts 2025

GIZ’s Annual Statement of Accounts provides details on the company’s business areas and its assets, financial position and income.

The english version of the Annual Statement of Accounts will be available in late July.
Find out more Annual Statement of Accounts 2025
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Other downloads

  • Public Corporate Governance Report
    German only
    pdf
    278 KB
  • GIZ Gender strategy 2025-2029
    pdf
    3.77 MB
  • GIZ Sustainability Programme 2026
    pdf
    143.75 KB
  • EMAS Environmental Statement 2025
    German only
    pdf
    4.29 MB
  • GIZ’s sustainability guidelines
    pdf
    206.71 KB
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