About us

We are an independent consulting engineering company that is dedicated to creating a positive impact on people and planet. Backed by the expertise of over 6,000 colleagues working from offices in more than 20 countries, and with more than 140 years of experience under our belt, we are helping clients with challenges ranging from climate change and digital transformation to changing customer demands and the energy transition.

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Enhancing Society Together

At Royal HaskoningDHV, we're more than an international engineering firm - we're a group of passionate professionals, committed to driving meaningful change across the globe. Driven by our purpose Enhancing Society Together, we commit to addressing three critical global priorities: Building a sustainable society, navigating climate change, and embracing digital. Each of these priorities reflects our dedication to creating resilient, adaptive systems that ensure the well-being of our communities and the planet.

Global priorities

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From global challenges to global impact

Change is happening fast, and the challenges presented by climate change, digital transformation, and shifting demands from societies around the globe, require new perspectives and innovative solutions. That's why we've made it our mission to tackle these complex challenges head-on and hands-on, while always keeping our clients, our people, and society at large at the forefront of everything we do.

One way of doing this, is by focussing on five Enhancing Society Together themes where we can have the most influence:

Climate change
Biodiversity & natural systems
Resources & circularity
Social value & equality
Safety & well-being

These five themes are aligned with specific UN Sustainable Development Goals. They are closely intertwined with our daily operations through our Purpose Chart, a bespoke model designed to optimize the positive impact of our applied knowledge.

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Committing to true sustainability

Our focus on sustainability encompasses social equity, economic viability, and environmental stewardship. By integrating advanced technologies, fostering innovative solutions, and working collaboratively with stakeholders, we are pioneering paths to a sustainable future. Our projects range from renewable energy initiatives to digital solutions that optimize efficiency and promote sustainable development.

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Our values

Our values are the simplest statement of how we aspire to behave. They provide a clear sense of purpose and direction, ensuring that we remain committed to Enhancing Society Together and delivering innovative solutions. By embedding these values into our daily operations, we build and maintain a cohesive and motivated team dedicated to making a positive impact on the world.

People first - We are a people company, independent and employee-owned. We care about our colleagues, clients, and society.
Explore the (im)possible - We go the extra mile to solve our clients’ most pressing challenges and enhance society. We act today while thinking about tomorrow.
Grow together - Our clients’ success is our success. We invest in building trusted partnerships.
Lead by example - We act with integrity and in compliance with our Code of Conduct. We take responsibility for our own behaviour, provide feedback and hold each other
accountable.

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Strategy

Overview of our Stronger25 strategy

Committing to sustainability

Royal HaskoningDHV's commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility drives positive impact aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Integrity

Royal HaskoningDHV is a global company which operates in a variety of cultural, social, and business contexts.

Leadership

Leadership & governance

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Values

Our values are the simplest statement of how we aspire to behave. They guide everything we do.

2023 Annual and Sustainability Report

We are proud of our very good year in 2023. Our priorities were our people, our impact, and our performance. We are delighted to report progress on all three – thanks to the skill and dedication of our people and the trust from our clients.

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Certificates

Overview of our certificates: ISO, EcoVadis, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), CO2 Prestatieladder

Memberships

Royal HaskoningDHV participates in a number of international bodies at advisory and committee level and embraces universal principles.

Companies

Royal HaskoningDHV is our main brand. Most other companies within our group are linked to the corporate brand by visual endorsement.

History

The history of Royal HaskoningDHV

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2024: Royal HaskoningDHV climbs to #37 in ENR's Top 225 International Design Firms list

The Top 225 International Design Firms list, published annually by Engineering News-Record (ENR), ranks the 225 largest firms based on revenue. Last year we ranked 38th.

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