planning group green

What planning group green does

Planungsgruppe Grün GmbH is a German engineering consultancy founded in 1972 and headquartered in Bremen, with additional offices in Oldenburg and Fritzlar-Geismar. The firm delivers integrated landscape architecture (Freiraumplanung) and environmental planning (Umweltplanung) services to public sector and regulated infrastructure clients, combining open-space design with environmental impact assessment, Natura 2000 / FFH compliance, species surveys, ecological compensation planning, and long-term habitat monitoring under the German HOAI framework. Service lines extend across transportation infrastructure (highways, federal roads, waterways), energy transition projects (wind farms, grid expansion such as TenneT's SuedOstLink, hydrogen pipeline landfall), climate adaptation, biodiversity, and project management/stakeholder engagement.

Revenue is generated on a project-based professional services model, with work acquired primarily through German public procurement (Vergabeverfahren) and direct engagement with repeat government and enterprise clients. Notable customers include TenneT TSO GmbH, JadeWeserPort Realisierungs, Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsamt Weser-Jade-Nordsee, Niedersächsische Landesbehörde für Straßenbau und Verkehr, WWF Deutschland, Immobilien Bremen, and Samtgemeinde Land Hadeln. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; project economics are governed by HOAI fee structures and tender outcomes rather than published rates.

Underlying technology is conventional and tooling-led: AutoCAD, Photoshop, 3D modelling, GIS, QGIS, and ArcGIS support planning and visualisation, while proprietary know-how sits in interdisciplinary execution and 12-year ecological monitoring programs (e.g., 148 ha renaturation at Langwarder Groden). The firm operates without external investors as an independent GmbH led by three managing directors — Markus Baritz, Gotthard Storz, and Tim Strobach — and has completed more than 3,200 projects since 1972. Recognition includes the 1989 Deutscher Städtebaupreis, the 2013 Deutscher Landschaftsarchitekturpreis, the IAPH Port Environment Award, and the 2024 Heinz Sielmann 'Naturwunder des Jahres' award, alongside TÜV Rheinland 'Planer am Bau' certification.

Name

planning group green

Legal name

Planungsgruppe Grün GmbH

Website

https://pgg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Planungsgruppe Grün GmbH is a Bremen-based German landscape architecture and environmental planning consultancy founded in 1972, serving public sector and regulated infrastructure clients with integrated Freiraumplanung, Umweltplanung, Natura 2000 assessments, and long-term ecological monitoring.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Landscape Architectural Services (541320), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional & Land Use Planning (BPAHAKAE), Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK), Environmental & Permitting Compliance During Construction (Erosion Control, Wildlife Mitigation, Monitoring) (EUAMAFAM)

Keywords

• Landscape architecture services
• Environmental planning
• Ecological consulting
• Environmental impact assessment
• Natura 2000 planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Environmental Planning Services: Professional consulting services for environmental impact assessments, ecological monitoring, species surveys, and regulatory compliance documentation for infrastructure projects.
2. Landscape Architecture Services: Design and planning of open spaces, school campuses, public recreation areas, and urban green spaces from competition entries through construction supervision.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Planungsgruppe Grün provides Freiraumplanung (open space and landscape planning) and Umweltplanung (environmental planning) consultancy services. Deliverables include landscape architectural design, environmental impact assessments, ecological monitoring, Natura 2000 compensation measures, biodiversity surveys, and environmental construction supervision for infrastructure, energy, and public projects. The firm serves public authorities, municipalities, energy operators, and conservation organizations from offices in Bremen, Oldenburg, and Fritzlar-Geismar.

Product overview

Planungsgruppe Grün (PGG) is a landscape architecture and environmental planning consultancy offering a unified suite of services rather than a modular software product. The firm provides Freiraumplanung (open space and landscape planning), Umweltplanung (environmental planning), and related consultancy services. Their portfolio spans project categories including biodiversity, monitoring, environmental construction supervision (Umweltbaubegleitung), landscape architecture, infrastructure planning, energy transition projects, climate adaptation, network expansion, and project management. Notable service areas include Natura 2000 compensation measures, flood protection, habitat restoration, wind farm environmental assessments, and vegetation mapping. The firm operates across three office locations (Bremen, Oldenburg, Fritzlar) and has been active since 1972, completing over 3,200 projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freiraumplanung (Open Space and Landscape Planning) Planning and design of outdoor spaces including schoolyards, public parks, urban green spaces, and recreational areas from concept and competition entries through construction supervision. Uses AutoCAD, Photoshop, and 3D modeling tools. Serves public authorities, municipalities, and educational institutions.
• Umweltplanung (Environmental Planning) Environmental impact assessments, biodiversity studies, habitat mapping, and ecological planning services for infrastructure and development projects. Supports regulatory compliance for FFH and Natura 2000 requirements.
• Umweltbaubegleitung (Environmental Construction Supervision) On-site environmental supervision during construction phases to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and implementation of mitigation measures for infrastructure and development projects.
• Ecological Monitoring Services Long-term ecological monitoring programs for restored habitats, including vegetation, avian populations, and hydrological assessments over periods of up to 12 years. Provides empirical data foundation for compensation and conservation planning.
• Biodiversity Services Species surveys, habitat assessments, and biodiversity enhancement planning for conservation projects, including biotope, bat, and bird surveys.
• Landschaftsarchitektur (Landscape Architecture Design) Design services for landscapes including restoration projects, nature experience facilities, and barrier-free access infrastructure in protected areas.
• Infrastrukturplanung (Infrastructure Planning) Environmental planning support for transportation projects including highways, federal roads, and autobahn expansions, including Natura 2000 documentation and species protection.
• Energiewende (Energy Transition Planning) Environmental assessments and permitting support for wind farms, high-voltage power lines, offshore connections, and hydrogen pipeline infrastructure projects.
• Klimaanpassung (Climate Adaptation Planning) Urban green infrastructure planning, tree planting programs, and flood protection measures for climate resilience in municipalities.
• Netzausbau (Grid Expansion Planning) Environmental planning for power line projects, substations, and underground cable routing including environmental documentation for major transmission projects.
• Landschaftsplanung (Landscape Framework Planning) Landscape framework plans, management plans for protected areas (including FFH management plans), and regional conservation planning.
• Projektmanagement (Project Management) Coordination of planning processes including stakeholder engagement, public consultation forums, and inter-agency coordination for complex infrastructure and environmental projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 739,000 m³ soil moved and 454,000 m³ dike-compatible material recovered in Langwarder Groden project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Planungsgruppe Landespflege TNL GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership on AllerVielfalt project and Landkreis Celle landscape framework plan. TNL contributes specialized landscape ecology expertise.
• BioConsult SH GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaboration on AquaDuctus hydrogen pipeline landfall project. PGG provides environmental assessment for coastal landing zone.
• MACHLEIDT - Städtebau + StadtplanungcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Urban planning collaboration on former military base redevelopment projects (Blücher-Kaserne Aurich, Fliegerhorst Oldenburg). MACHLEIDT handles urban planning while PGG delivers environmental reports.
• NLWKN (Niedersächsischer Landesbetrieb für Wasserwirtschaft, Küsten- und Naturschutz)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Close collaboration on FFH management plans and Aller river conservation projects. NLWKN serves as both client and technical partner.
• Gralle & PartnercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2018Collaboration on drainage and infrastructure planning for school campus projects. Gralle & Partner handles technical drainage and utility infrastructure while PGG provides landscape architecture integration.
• Architektengruppe Rosengart + PartnercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Competition entry partnership for Humannstraße school project. Rosengart + Partner handled building architecture while PGG delivered landscape architecture for integrated campus design.
• TNL Umweltplanung, ifuplan, IBL Umweltplanung & ArcadiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Working group for SuedOstLink project Section C1. PGG leads environmental documentation while consortium partners provide specialized technical expertise.
• Kortemeier Brokmann Landschaftsarchitekten GmbH (KBL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Working group partnership on B 212n project and multiple infrastructure projects. KBL provides landscape architecture while PGG contributes environmental planning expertise.
• BioConsult GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Long-standing collaboration on Weser river deepening environmental assessment. BioConsult provides marine biology and aquatic ecology expertise.
• BIL WitzenhausenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2012Construction management for Eder renaturation project. PGG provided construction supervision for BIL Witzenhausen as lead planner.
• Nationalparkverwaltung Niedersächsisches WattenmeercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Close collaboration on Langwarder Groden project planning within the National Park. Joint development of nature experience concepts and barrier-free access infrastructure.
• Planungsgemeinschaft Umweltplanung Offshore Windpark (PGU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000PGG has been leading member of PGU consortium for 20+ years. Consortium includes Bio-Consult GmbH & Co. KG Bremen and IBL Umweltplanung GmbH Oldenburg for offshore environmental planning.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hager Partner Landschaftsarchitektur: Internationally active landscape architecture firm (Swiss-German cross-border) with comparable focus on competition-driven public projects and landscape architecture integration with infrastructure.
• WES Landschaftsarchitektur: Hamburg-based landscape architecture firm with similar portfolio scope across urban, infrastructure, and environmental projects. Direct peer in the German landscape architecture consulting market.
• Club L94 Landschaftsarchitekten: Cologne-based landscape architecture practice with similar project scope in urban open space and infrastructure landscapes. Comparable peer in the German landscape architecture segment.
• Studio Vulkan Landschaftsarchitektur: German landscape architecture practice with comparable focus on infrastructure integration, public space design, and interdisciplinary delivery. Direct peer in the German-speaking landscape architecture market.
• Kortemeier Brokmann Landschaftsarchitekten GmbH: German landscape architecture firm of comparable size and regional focus. PGG partners with KBL in working groups on infrastructure projects (B 212n, A 46 Fleher Brücke), indicating direct overlap in landscape architecture capabilities and public-sector client base.
• Topotek 1 Landschaftsarchitektur: Berlin-based landscape architecture firm with strong reputation in competition entries and public space design. Comparable in award profile and competition-driven project model to PGG.
• Planungsgruppe Landespflege TNL GmbH: German landscape ecology and land management planning firm. Partnered with PGG on AllerVielfalt project and Landkreis Celle framework plan, reflecting overlapping service offerings in landscape planning, FFH management, and conservation.

Broad incumbents

• Sweco Germany: European engineering and architecture consultancy with German operations spanning infrastructure, environment, and urban planning. Competes with PGG for environmental planning mandates on major German infrastructure projects.
• Arcadis Germany: Global design and engineering consultancy with environmental planning, permitting, and infrastructure capabilities. Competes with PGG for larger mandates and is a documented consortium partner on SuedOstLink Section C1.
• Ramboll Germany: International engineering, environmental, and sustainability consultancy with strong presence in German infrastructure and energy transition projects. Overlaps with PGG in environmental impact assessment and permitting for wind, grid, and port infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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