Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at Ramboll
As a foundation-owned and purpose-driven company, a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do.
People are our core strength
At Ramboll, our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do — from our global commitments to our strategy and Leadership Principles. As a company with a history rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act, fostering a culture of inclusion, celebrating diversity, and supporting well-being are not just how we act but who we are.
We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all its forms. Our focus is on creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can thrive. We believe that helping create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish means ensuring that the diversity of our societies is reflected in our company and that people feel welcomed into our culture.
Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences that, enable us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. As a purpose-driven company, we have high ethical standards and behave responsibly towards each other, our shareholders, our clients, our collaborators, and the societies we serve.
Increase inclusion, create opportunities
Leveraging our scale and position, we aim to increase the diversity of our workforce and create opportunities for marginalised groups to enter and thrive in the industries we work across. We are committed to sustaining our focus on inclusion and to delivering on this ambition.
Improving equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)
As part of our current company strategy, we aim to cultivate an inclusive culture in Ramboll by recognising the unique geographical and cultural contexts in which we operate. Our approach to building an inclusive culture is based on aspirational targets. Our approach to building an inclusive culture is based on aspirational targets, which frame our people and process initiatives and action plans.
How we work with EDI
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Build an organisation of inclusion and belonging and, through that, create a workplace that reflects Ramboll’s commitment to society.
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Achieve a more balanced organisation with a strong focus on gender representation. Our goal for gender representation is to achieve approximately 40% women across our workforce by the end of our current strategy period.
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Embed a strong focus on diversity and equity in our people processes to ensure that we mitigate and challenge bias when making decisions.
Actions supporting our EDI aspirational targets
An inclusive workplace
Improving gender representation
By the end of our current strategy period, we aim to have a balance of 40% women across Ramboll. In 2023, the gender distribution across the total workforce was 37% women, 63% men, and less than 1% non-binary. Across top management, which includes the Group Executive Board, the Group leadership Team, and heads of Global Functions, the gender distribution was 32% women and 68% men.
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) offer a vital framework for promoting progress and achieving social, economic, and environmental equity worldwide. Central to this vision is UNSDG 5: “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.” At Ramboll, we are deeply committed to advancing this goal. Every woman and girl deserves equal rights, opportunities, and the freedom to live without violence or discrimination. By embracing our role as changemakers, we aspire to contribute meaningfully to solutions that drive empowerment and create lasting, positive change.
We also recognise that diversity extends far beyond just gender. Our commitment to EDI is based on a deep respect for the multifaceted identities of our employees, encompassing race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, diverse abilities, and much more. While we focus on gender representation globally due to its universal applicability, we understand that the importance of other diversity dimensions can vary greatly depending on local cultural and social contexts. Our regional teams are empowered to measure and focus on the diversity dimensions most relevant to their specific locations and social settings, allowing for a more nuanced and context-sensitive approach to EDI.
Actions to meet gender targets
Women in STEM
Flexibility in a hybrid workplace
We strive to help our people thrive by encouraging them to find the right balance between their work and their personal needs. Ramboll is proud to be a hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to our employees. Our success in this model is driven by a commitment to harnessing advanced digital tools and technologies, enabling seamless collaboration and productivity across our global teams.
Why we offer hybrid workplace options
To promote the comfort, happiness, and well-being of our employees.
To open the door to diverse talent, meaning we can attract the top talent not just locally, but globally.
To remove barriers related to physical accessibility, like commuting challenges.
To support employees with disabilities and make plans that work for their circumstances.