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 and UC Berkeley join forces to advance research in the enterprise foundation ownership model
In a new long-term collaboration, the Ramboll Foundation teams up with The Nordic Center at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Center for Responsible Business at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business to explore global research opportunities focusing on the unique ownership model of enterprise foundations.
Jun 17, 2024
Rebuilding in Ukraine based on Danish model for non-profit housing
The "Ukrainian Homes for All" initiative has been created with the purpose of taking a tried and successful model of non-profit housing and use in an area in desperate need of affordable housing.
Apr 15, 2024
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.