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Sustainable action

We focus on sustainability in our work around the world and throughout the company: in a resource-friendly, fair and efficient way. To achieve this, we combine ecological, social and economic action to create a holistic approach.

As a federal enterprise, we bear a particular responsibility for the way we work. Sustainability is one of our key guiding principles. It is systematically embedded in structures and processes – from decisions taken by the Management Board to voluntary staff initiatives. How exactly is described in our Sustainability Guidelines.

Our Sustainability Programme sets out binding targets, measures and indicators. It is reviewed and refined on a regular basis, most recently in 2023. Together with other company strategies, for instance on human resources, gender and digitalisation, it forms the basis for sustainable business practices at GIZ. We also focus on sustainable solutions in our work worldwide.

Dimensions of sustainability

Sustainability management at GIZ

Our sustainability management system ensures that our objectives are implemented throughout the company.

  • Responsibility: 
    The Director Corporate Sustainability, the Sustainability Office and relevant officers with special responsibilities work closely with management.
  • Participation: 
    Employees make an active contribution through works council agreements and voluntary initiatives.
  • Framework: 
    We are guided by international standards such as the United Nations Global Compact and the German Sustainability Code.

2030 Agenda and SDGs

We align our actions with the 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – not only in our commissions, but also within the company. Our measures contribute to many of the SDGs, for example on climate action, gender equality, sustainable production and partnerships.

The 17 SDGs of the United Nations

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  • Sustainability Programme
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  • GIZ Gender Strategy (2025-2029) EN
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  • GIZ-Genderstrategie (2025-2029) DE
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  • Estrategia de Género de la GIZ (2025-2029) ES
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    3.79 MB
  • Stratégie Genre de la GIZ (2025-2029) FR
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