Global Goals für Berlin e.V.

What Global Goals für Berlin e.V. does

Global Goals für Berlin e.V. is a registered charitable nonprofit association (gemeinnütziger eingetragener Verein) founded in Berlin in 2022 to position Berlin as a model for sustainability, innovation, and social cohesion by 2035, in alignment with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The organization pursues this mission by convening a cross-stakeholder coalition of government, business, academic, media, and civil society actors, advocating for Berlin to host the EXPO 2035 World Exposition under a decentralized, city-wide concept. A separately incorporated entity, EXPO 2035 Berlin GmbH (founded 2023/2024, led by Geschäftsführer Henning Wehmeyer), drives the EXPO bid while the e.V. anchors the broader coalition, campaigns, and program portfolio.

The organization's offerings center on awareness campaigns, participatory platforms, and event-based engagement rather than a software product. Core programs include the SDG Map (an online platform surfacing sustainability projects across Berlin), the 17 Pianos cultural awareness campaign, multiple EXPO Store physical exhibition spaces (Europa Center and LIVING BERLIN at Kantstraße 17), the quarterly EXPO Magazin produced with tipBerlin (32 pages, 30,000+ copies), the JA zur EXPO advocacy campaign, the Made by Alle. Made for Uns. participatory platform, the SDG Captain volunteer program, the annual Global Goals Award, the Global Goals Parade, the 12 Zukunftsbezirke exhibition, and an e-commerce merchandise shop. The team numbers approximately 17 staff under CEO Christine Brummer, COO Dario Dill, and Board Chairman Daniel-Jan Girl, with a Kuratorium of at least 25 cross-sector members including Freie Universität Berlin (joined November 2025).

Revenue is generated through annual individual memberships (€60/year), corporate memberships tiered by company size (€2,500/year up to 50 employees; €4,500/year for 50+ employees), donations, event sponsorship, merchandise sales, and project-based public funding such as the Berlin Senate's commissioning of the Sustainable Futures Festival (held 21 May 2026). Distribution is multi-channel: direct website enrollment, physical EXPO Stores, online platforms, the tipBerlin magazine insert, over 100 corporate partner networks, and flagship events. The organization does not disclose revenue figures.

Name

Global Goals für Berlin e.V.

Legal name

Global Goals für Berlin e.V.

Website

https://globalgoalsberlin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Global Goals für Berlin e.V. is a Berlin-based charitable nonprofit founded in 2022 that convenes government, business, academia, and civil society to advance the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals and bid for the EXPO 2035 World Exposition. It funds operations via individual and corporate memberships, donations, sponsorships, and project-based public grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Sustainability Advocacy

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Business Associations (813910), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonprofit, Social Services & Community Development Congresses (THAHAJAO), Environmental, Climate & Sustainability Standards & Reporting Cooperation (BPADANAI)

Keywords

• Sustainability advocacy
• Nonprofit association
• Community engagement
• Membership programs
• Urban sustainability

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from individual and corporate members provide recurring revenue. Private membership: €60/year. Corporate membership: €2,500/year (up to 50 employees) or €4,500/year (50+ employees).
2. Donations and Sponsorship: Donations from individuals and corporations supplement membership revenue. The organization is registered as a charitable non-profit association.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Global Goals für Berlin e.V. is a nonprofit association that runs advocacy, community, and engagement programs to advance Berlin's sustainability transformation in alignment with the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals and the EXPO 2035 bid. It sells annual individual and corporate memberships, publishes the EXPO Magazin in partnership with tipBerlin, operates EXPO Store physical exhibition spaces, hosts community events and campaigns, and maintains the SDG Map project platform. Revenue is generated through membership fees, donations, sponsorships, and merchandise sales.

Product overview

Global Goals für Berlin e.V. is a civil society initiative advocating for Berlin to host the EXPO 2035 World Exposition. The organization's product portfolio centers on awareness campaigns, participatory platforms, and event-based engagement. Core offerings include the SDG Map (a matching platform for sustainable projects), the 17 Pianos campaign (cultural awareness installations), EXPO Stores (interactive exhibition spaces), the EXPO Magazin (quarterly publication with tipBerlin), and the JA zur EXPO advocacy campaign. Supporting programs include membership tiers for individuals (60 EUR/year) and corporations (starting at 2,500 EUR/year), the Made by Alle. Made for Uns. participatory platform, the SDG Captain volunteer program, Global Goals Awards, and the annual Global Goals Parade. An e-commerce shop sells EXPO 2035 branded merchandise. The organization operates physical exhibitions including the Zukunftsbezirke (12 Future Districts) traveling exhibit. The offering functions as a platform-plus-events model rather than a software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Membership Annual individual membership program allowing private citizens to support Berlin's sustainability transformation, priced at €60 per year. Members receive updates, invitations to events, and access to the organization's community of supporters working on the UN's 17 SDGs in Berlin.
• Corporate Membership Annual corporate membership program for businesses and organizations, priced at €2,500/year for companies with up to 50 employees and €4,500/year for companies with 50+ employees. Members gain network access, regular updates, invitations to member events, and positioning as part of Berlin's sustainability transformation.
• SDG Map Online matching platform that maps and provides visibility for sustainable development projects across Berlin, connecting initiatives that contribute to the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Available to project owners and the public via the organization's website.
• EXPO Magazin Quarterly magazine published in partnership with tipBerlin, featuring 32 pages and 30,000+ copies distributed via tipBerlin and partner channels. Showcases sustainable projects, EXPO 2035 progress, and Berlin's transformation toward the 17 SDGs.
• EXPO Store Interactive physical exhibition spaces in Berlin, including locations in Europa Center and LIVING BERLIN at Kantstraße 17, that inform visitors about the EXPO 2035 Berlin vision and the organization's sustainability work. Open to the public as community and information centers.
• EXPO 2035 Berlin Shop Online merchandise shop selling EXPO 2035 branded items and promotional materials to support the organization's campaign and revenue generation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two-thirds of Berliners support EXPO 2035 according to INSA survey
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• LIVING BERLINflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLIVING BERLIN at Kantstraße 17 hosts the fifth EXPO Store opening June 2026. The partnership creates a central hub for EXPO 2035 Berlin information, community dialogue, and sustainable city development exchange. Stephanie Salziger, Centermanagerin, stated: 'Eine Weltausstellung bringt Menschen, Kreativität und Zukunftsthemen zusammen. Werte, die auch das LIVING BERLIN prägen.'
• Berliner SparkasseflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium partner providing financial support and brand association for EXPO 2035 Berlin campaign. Listed as Premiumpartner on the organization's website.
• tipBerlinflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership producing quarterly EXPO Magazin (32 pages, 30,000+ copies) as insert in tipBerlin magazine. Provides journalistic coverage of EXPO 2035 Berlin developments and sustainability topics.
• BoltcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobility company became partner in May 2026, contributing impulses for sustainable mobility as part of the EXPO 2035 Berlin initiative.
• LimecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobility partner providing sustainable micro-mobility solutions for Berlin, listed under Mobilitätspartner on the partner page.
• Fraunhofer FOKUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institution partnership supporting Berlin's EXPO bid with technological expertise and digital innovation capabilities.
• Freie Universität BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor academic institution became member in November 2025, bringing research capabilities and university community engagement to the EXPO 2035 Berlin alliance.
• TrocklandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate development company supporting the initiative as a member partner, contributing to sustainable urban development vision.
• ArupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal engineering and design firm providing expertise in sustainable infrastructure and urban planning for EXPO 2035 Berlin.
• Berliner Wasserbetriebe (BWB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerlin's water utility company supporting sustainability goals and water management aspects of the EXPO initiative.
• GASAGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerlin-based energy company supporting sustainable energy transition goals of the organization.
• BEW GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding and energy services company contributing to sustainable construction and energy solutions for Berlin.
• IHK BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Industry and Commerce represented by President Sebastian Stietzel in Zukunftsdialog events, supporting economic perspective on EXPO 2035.
• EstrelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel and event venue partner providing hospitality services for events and gatherings related to EXPO 2035.
• Urania BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic science forum hosting events series 'Berlin bist Du!' focused on the 17 SDGs during 2024/25 season. Director Dr. Johanna Sprondel serves on the Kuratorium.
• Berliner MorgenpostminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Berlin newspaper providing media coverage and visibility for EXPO 2035 Berlin campaign.
• Bio CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganic grocery chain supporting sustainable consumption aspects of the initiative.
• NösselminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent and catering partner supporting events and community gatherings.
• Nebenan.deminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighborhood platform supporting community building and local engagement aspects of the sustainability vision.
• macheetecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPR and digital agency handling press relations and communications for the organization. Mareen Eichinger serves as CCO and press spokesperson.
• MVRDVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternationally renowned architecture firm contributing urban planning and design expertise for sustainable city concepts.
• ArcadiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal design and consultancy for natural and built assets, supporting sustainable infrastructure planning.
• Green City SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany providing green infrastructure solutions (living walls, air purification) for urban sustainability.
• Max BöglcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction and engineering company contributing to sustainable building and infrastructure development.
• Stiftung Planetarium BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlanetarium foundation supporting science education and awareness for sustainability topics.
• StadlercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrain and rail vehicle manufacturer contributing mobility and transport expertise.
• ENPALminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolar energy company supporting renewable energy transition goals.
• 1KOMMA5°minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy company focused on decentralized energy solutions supporting climate neutrality goals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EXPO 2035 Berlin GmbH: Sister entity managing the EXPO 2035 Berlin bid; led by Henning Wehmeyer as Managing Director. Most directly comparable as it shares the same mission and overlaps with GGB's board and operations.
• Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH: Berlin's official city marketing and economic development agency, which joined GGB as a partner in 2025. Comparable because it operates the same ecosystem of corporate and government stakeholders to position Berlin's economy and sustainability story.
• Futurium gGmbH: Berlin-based nonprofit museum/forum dedicated to sustainability and future topics, hosting exhibitions similar to GGB's EXPO Stores and Zukunftsbezirke. Comparable as a Berlin civic venue advancing sustainability dialogue.
• Expo 2025 Osaka Organising Committee: Organising committee for Expo 2025 Osaka. Most directly comparable as a recent World Expo bid and delivery organisation; useful reference for EXPO 2035 bid/operating model.
• Munich 2036 Olympic Bid Committee: Active German Olympic bid organizing effort competing for national attention, corporate sponsors and government support against Berlin's EXPO bid. Comparable as a German mega-event civic bid campaign.
• Urania Berlin e.V. Berlin public science forum hosting GGB's "Berlin bist Du!" event series on the 17 SDGs; Director Dr. Johanna Sprondel sits on GGB's Kuratorium. Comparable as a Berlin civic membership association running sustainability programming.

Emerging players

• ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability: Global network of cities advancing sustainable urban development, frequently partnering with city administrations on SDG-aligned initiatives. Comparable as a city-level sustainability intermediary, though operating at international rather than single-city scope.

Broad incumbents

• C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group: International network of major cities collaborating on climate action and sustainability policy. Comparable as a city-level sustainability platform, though broader in scope and global rather than Berlin-specific.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH: Germany's federal implementing agency for international development cooperation and sustainability programs. Comparable as a German nonprofit/NGO delivering sustainability outcomes, though much larger and federally funded.

Regional players

• Bundesverband Nachhaltige Wirtschaft e.V. German business association for sustainable enterprises, comparable as a membership-based sustainability advocacy organisation operating in Germany with a similar mix of corporate members, events and policy advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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