Initiatives
At Arup, we involve the company and its employees in humanitarian and charitable activities as a key part of our philosophy to help shape a better world.
At the heart of all our projects is the urge to build a more sustainable future – for everyone. As Ove Arup, our founder said: “our lives are inextricably mixed up with those of our fellow human beings, and that there can be no real happiness in isolation.”
In many parts of the world, communities often face insurmountable challenges each and every day. We feel a responsibility to support these communities, to help them become more self-reliant and resilient, and not suffer in isolation.
Making A Difference
We can, and we are making a difference in many cases by offering funds and skills. Apart from donating 1% of our profits each year, we also encourage staff to volunteer their technical skills and know-how across a broad range of projects and activities. These include education, social care, health and welfare, disaster relief and poverty alleviation, local community development, sustainability and the environment, and technology.
For Arup and its employees, it is a rewarding and satisfying experience that has created and developed strong bonds.
We are connecting with other parts of the world that need our help; at the same time, we are putting into practice our commitment to our Corporate Social Responsibility which is key to our Corporate Sustainability Plan. We are currently involved in the following initiatives:
Providing a range of pro-bono project work across the Australasia region in a program that is not exclusive to the developing world.
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Encouraging staff to take their unique skills in the core areas of water and shelter to improve lives in the developing world through community – centred and educational activities.
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AiD – Arup International Development
Focusing on reducing poverty and vulnerability in developing countries by working in partnership with non-governmental organisations, international donors, and the public and private sector to teach much-needed skills and build projects through this centre of excellence.
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Promoting innovation in engineering and architectural education to build a greater understanding between these two disciplines and a more holistic approach to design. Over 50% of The Foundation’s donations made in 2009-10 were to universities.
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