A culture built on respect, inclusion and engagement
A great place to work is not just something we say — it’s something we measure and continuously improve. We strive to be a diverse company with an inclusive culture, attracting great talent who are strongly engaged employees and who actively strive to develop their skills. We strive to foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
At COWI:
93% of employees feel respected at work
Employee engagement is strong and growing
We actively promote inclusion, diversity and well-being
We believe that when people thrive, great ideas follow — and better solutions are created.
Nearly 7,900 professionals worldwide are the foun dation of COWI’s success, and we strive to be a great place to work. Guided by our sustainability aspiration, we cultivate a culture of accountability, continuous learning and knowledge sharing. Central to this is our commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring every employee feels valued and empowered1.Enhancing development and engagement In 2025, we redesigned and relaunched our development dialogue framework, setting clear goals and focus areas supported by structured og and on-the-job opportunities. Our aim is an environment where employees thrive, engagement grows, and recognition is meaningful. The ambition with our impact and development dialogues is to introduce more frequent touchpoints, better digital support and increased focus on linking our overall strategy to daily activities and deliverables.Understanding human rights risks in our industryOur group-level2 2025 human rights due diligence process in 2025 highlighted two key risks of severe negative impacts: (1) the right to safe and healthy working conditions by imposing excessive workloads, high-stress environments or other detrimental conditions in the workplace.