In the DERa, the development effects of DEG’s portfolio 2023 are presented along five dimensions: decent jobs, local income, market and sector development, environmental stewardship, and community benefits.
3.3 million
people are employed in DEG’s portfolio companies. The number of employees at these customers has risen by more than 900,000 since DEG invested in them.
Almost 85%
of DEG customers contribute to community development, such as in education and health, spending a total of EUR 412 million.
82%
of portfolio companies have introduced a grievance mechanism so that residents can contact companies directly if questions arise.
31.5 TWh
of green electricity generated for more than 32 million people saved almost 22 million t of CO2 annually.
76%
of DEG customers invest in innovative technologies, products or processes.
235 billion
of local income was generated during the last reporting year alone (i.e. salaries, procurement, taxes).
3.3 million people
are employed in DEG’s portfolio companies. The number of employees at these customers has risen by more than 900,000 since DEG invested in them.
Almost 85%
of DEG customers contribute to community development, such as in education and health, spending a total of EUR 412 million.
82%
of portfolio companies have introduced a grievance mechanism so that residents can contact companies directly if questions arise.
31.5 TWh
of green electricity generated for more than 32 million people saved almost 22m t of CO2 annually.
76%
of DEG customers invest in innovative technologies, products or processes.
235 billion
of local income was generated during the last reporting year alone (i.e. salaries, procurement, taxes).
The five DERa dimensions
