People as a priority
As an independent, member-led organisation, creating an industry-leading experience is fundamental to Arup’s success.
Diane Thornhill
Chief Operating Officer – Culture, Development & People
Loraine Martins
Global Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Director
This year we published our first Global Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, ‘From EDI to belonging’. Outlining our plans for 2025–2030, the strategy sets out what we want to be true for all our people, for our culture, for our clients and partners, and for our communities.
From EDI to belonging
Our vision of an ever-evolving Arup is one where there is universally equitable treatment; our people and leadership reflect the geographies we work in and the clients and communities we serve; and our people feel safe to be themselves, to challenge us to be better and to innovate.
For this sense of belonging to embed itself deeply across the firm, we must continue to demonstrate it in practice. The efforts we have made in this space extend into the boardroom. There is now a 50/50 split of men and women on our Executive Board. By 31 March 2025, the proportion of women among our total membership stands at 40%.
50/50
Gender balance on our Executive Board
40%
Proportion of women among our total membership
Global mobility
As part of our new strategy, ‘The future we choose’, we are creating an agile, borderless organisation, empowering our members to do their best work. Global mobility is integral to our business and people priorities. By enhancing our ability to deploy our capabilities wherever in the world they are needed, we are strengthening business growth and project delivery, becoming more client responsive. Arup has a dedicated International Mobility Team to advise, plan and structure both short and long-term assignments for our membership.
Our Work Unbound programme is our hybrid model for both how and where we work. Arup’s flexible approach to working hours means members can balance their schedules to achieve their work and personal aspirations.
Working@Arup survey
Each year, we conduct a Working@Arup survey, giving all members the opportunity to share their experiences of working at Arup and have their say on what could be improved. The 2024 survey results were used to develop our global five-year strategy. The complete survey results are shared with all members and are used by leadership to create the industry-leading member experience that is one of our four strategic priorities over the next five years.