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
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
The Ramboll Foundation hires its first Head of Philanthropy
Having worked with and in a number of Foundations previously, the Ramboll Foundation’s new Head of Philanthropy, Asbjørn Kristensen Høgsbro, knows how philanthropy can inspire new thinking and catalyse impact beyond what individual actors can achieve alone. We have asked him five quick questions to get to know him better.
May 7, 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.