dena is shaping the transformation to climate neutrality
This is one of the key challenges of our time. dena wants to help successfully shape this profound change in the economy and society. To this end, we are working with numerous stakeholders to develop and test real-world solutions.
We develop strategies, advise and bring together stakeholders and find innovative approaches to complex tasks.
We are a project enterprise and a public company. More than 700 employees in Berlin and Halle an der Saale work continuously on around 100 ongoing projects in both Germany and other countries around the world.
In our teams, we combine a wide range of expertise in all relevant areas.
We take a holistic approach and work together with partners from politics, business, science and society. Our basic organisational structure consists of six departments, two multidisciplinary departments and two staff units.
Facts and figures about dena
active in more than60
countries
since its foundation
more than1500
projects
implemented since its foundation
36673
participants
at events in 2025
254
events
in 2024
>80
new publications
on dena.de in 2025
7
locations
in Berlin and Halle
dena’s values
As part of a company-wide values process, all staff have agreed on seven values that are fundamental to how we act and work together. These include clarity, responsibility, trust, team spirit, quality, attitude and openness.
Clarity
We ensure transparency regarding objectives, decisions and developments.
We communicate clearly, consistently and reliably.
We ensure clear lines of responsibility and procedures.
Responsibility
We take responsibility for our actions and stand by our decisions, even when we make mistakes.
We act on our own initiative in line with our objectives and make the most of the scope we have.
We make decisions where expertise and responsibility lie.
Trust
We place our trust in the competence and sense of responsibility of those we work with.
We enable and encourage independent working by providing a clear framework.
We talk openly about mistakes, stress and tensions, and tackle them together.
Cohesion
We are working towards shared goals.
We are connected and actively share knowledge, ideas and resources with one another.
We support one another, harness dena’s full potential and promote collaboration across all organisational structures.
Quality
We base our actions on professionalism and effectiveness.
We work in a focused, solution- and results-oriented manner.
We set clear priorities, work effectively and use resources sustainably.
Posture
We are committed to democracy, diversity and social responsibility.
We treat people with respect and as equals.
We promote a non-discriminatory and inclusive way of living together.
Openness
We have the courage to drive innovation, try out new ideas and develop them further.
We learn from experience, feedback and mistakes, and use them to drive improvements.
We are curious about diverse perspectives and new approaches.
