Adding value through active ownership

Active ownership

The Ramboll Foundation is an independent Danish enterprise foundation with philanthropic obligations.

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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.

The Ramboll Foundation is the main owner of Ramboll Group A/S. The Foundation is the majority shareholder in the Ramboll Group and owns more than 96.9% of the shares. The remainder are owned by Ramboll 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.

Flemming Bligaard Pedersen, former Chairman of the Trustees gives his take of what it means being an active owner in this article.

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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."

Flemming Bligaard Pedersen
Former Chairman of the Ramboll Foundation, Former CEO, Ramboll Group

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The Ramboll Foundation wishes to promote a sustainable and innovative development for the benefit of nature, society, and people.

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  • The Ramboll Foundation supports “Building Back Resilient” training initiative

    Titled “Building Back Resilient: Regenerative Building Damage Assessment and Repair in Ukraine,” this initiative is launched by RedR UK and aims to support the recovery and reconstruction efforts in war-affected areas of Ukraine by equipping local professionals with vital technical skills.

    Jun 2, 2025

    Dnipro, Ukraine - A year after a missile struck a nine-story residential building in Dnipro, Ukrainian Red Cross volunteers who responded remember it like it was yesterday. “Another volunteer and I were working in one of the districts of our city when we heard the explosion,” said Natalya Rubcke a volunteer with the Dnipro Red Cross Emergency Response Team. “It was a mess at first, everyone was running around, crying, screaming.” The team provided first aid, psychosocial support, set up a safe place for people who lost their homes. “The fact that we can help people by providing some kind of assistance and support, by doing something for people, is what inspires us to continue working, that's why we are volunteers.” The Ukrainian Red Cross is working hard to provide emergency services to those impacted by the ongoing fighting, while also supporting the recovery and reconstruction efforts in many parts of Ukraine. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies with more than a dozen partner Red Cross organizations supports the work of the Ukrainian Red Cross.

  • The Ramboll Foundation supports emergency relief efforts in Myanmar

    On March 28, a deadly earthquake and strong aftershock occurred near Mandalay, Myanmar, killing more than 3,800 and affecting an estimated 17 million people. The Ramboll Foundation has donated DKK 250,000 (USD 37,600) to the NGO, CARE, and their locally led shelter activities. 

    May 11, 2025

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Our Legacy

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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.

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History

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In time, it showed that the two engineers were a perfect match. Johan Hannemann was the highly talented engineer, who was able to dissect any structure within seconds. On the other hand, Børge Rambøll represented a strong humanistic and social visionary view, and was very aware of the company’s role in the development of society.

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