Adding value through active ownership
Active ownership
The Ramboll Foundation is an independent Danish enterprise foundation with philanthropic obligations.
People and philanthrophy
Rambøll Fonden (herafter called Ramboll Foundation) was established in 1972 by the founders of Ramboll. Børge Johannes Rambøll and Johan Georg Hannemann and three other partners. It was their wish to ensure long-term existence of the company for the benefit of the Ramboll Group employees.
According to the Ramboll Foundation’s Charter, the purpose of the Foundation is to own and support Ramboll Group A/S and to ensure the financial and commercial continuance and development of Ramboll Group A/S and its affiliated companies or associates in such a way that as many employees as possible can experience an exciting and inspiring workplace in a long-term perspective.
The Foundation awards donations for:
- Research and education, in particular within science and engineering
- In addition the Foundation aims to help current and former employees and their families in difficult circumstances
- The Foundation also supports charities and humanitarian aid.
"The ownership of Ramboll has an eternal perspective."
Latest news
Promoting equitable environmental justice
The 2024 Ramboll Foundation Award has been awarded to Doctor of Law and Senior Lecturer of the University of Malawi, Dr. Ngcimezile Mweso, for her research on environmental justice in carbon sequestration projects in Malawi. Dr. Mweso’s work stands out for integrating social equity into climate action.
Mar 12, 2025
A new philanthropic direction
Since 1972, we have been exclusively application-driven, focusing on smaller short-term philanthropic projects. During 2025, we are transitioning to a more proactive mission-driven and catalytic approach, where we support fewer projects and partners, but aim for bigger and more durable change.
Jan 31, 2025
Our Legacy
Building the Future on a Strong Legacy
When Ramboll was founded in 1945 Børge Johannes Rambøll and Johan Georg Hannemann had a clear vision for how a responsible company should act. It was their true wish to ensure a long term existence of the company for the benefit of the Ramboll employees and the society around.