DAI delivers development. We do it in many of the world's most demanding environments, by integrating a broad range of disciplines. Over 40 years, our employee owners have built a forward-looking company — one that combines innovative thinking, deep technical knowledge, and professional project management. We approach our work with passion, analytical rigor, and open minds. By freely sharing what we learn, we have built a reputation as thought leaders who translate good ideas into action and action into results.

Two foundations supporting climate change initiatives, ClimateWorks in the United States and the European Climate Foundation, have provided the initial funding for the creation of the BPIE, while eceee is providing support during its developing stage. The institute is, nevertheless, conceived as an independent organisation.

The institute is based in Brussels.

ANEC is the European consumer voice in standardisation. ANEC represents the European consumer interest in the creation of technical standards, especially those developed to support the implementation of European laws and public policies.