Water & Wastewater
Understanding regulatory and political frameworks and economic and operational needs in the water cycle, we enable sustainable change with our expertise in strategy and management consulting.
Strategic advisory to water and wastewater
Water is the essence of life, integral to food, ecosystems and the economy, making it crucial for sustainable development. However, water resources face growing pressures from climate change and environmental pollution. To ensure the accessibility and affordability of clean water, we support public utilities, regions, cities, institutions, associations and politics in navigating the necessary transformations.
Our solutions are based on profound strategic and organisational expertise and tailored to address the unique challenges faced by the water industry. We leverage technology for accurate trend analysis, streamline operations and enhance governance to ensure operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. Our expertise in societal impacts and policy includes promoting circularity, engaging in stakeholder dialogues, implementing legislation and managing risks effectively.
Optimising investment strategies and asset management
We assist clients in navigating long-term investment needs for water infrastructure, optimising asset management processes and developing robust financing to manage infrastructure challenges. We future-proof organisations and prepare them for climate impacts, enhancing climate resilience through blue-green infrastructure strategies, circular water management and micropollutants.
This futureproofing includes expertise within resilience to enhance security protocols for water infrastructure, develop emergency plans and ensure resilient and secure water provisioning.
We are backed by 1,000 technical experts.
One of Ramboll’s hallmarks is the ability to combine disciplines and support clients end-to-end, mixing management consulting and engineering capabilities.
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Energy & Infrastructure
We help clients succeed in the energy transition and increase competitiveness and resilience by navigating the complexity of regulatory, market, and technical developments across the energy value chain.
Transport, Infrastructure & Mobility
We design sustainable, resilient and smart transport systems that enhance mobility, reduce emissions and connect communities across cities, regions and countries.
Industry & Manufacturing
Industry and manufacturing companies impact GDP - and GHG - immensely. We help clients stay competitive and decarbonise with a mix of business strategy, sustainability acumen and technical expertise.
Financial Investors & Foundations
We assist Financial Institutions, Asset Managers and Foundations in delivering real returns and impact. Through our integrated approach, we create sustainable value and inform clear decision making.
Buildings & Cities
We help organisations across the value chain to achieve their business and sustainability ambitions by providing strategy and transformation advice and support.
Sustainability Consulting & ESG
We help transform sustainability and ESG into measurable business value. With expert-led services, we drive strategy, impact, and compliance allowing clients push for growth, efficiency, and leadership.
Business Strategy, Transactions & Economics
We help clients across sectors navigate strategic, transactional, and economic decisions — shaping smarter investments, stronger business models, and long-term value for both clients and society.
Organisational Transformation & Change
We ensure that our clients’ future organisations are state of the art, aligned with their strategic goals and smoothly integrated based on our methodical skills.
Societal Impacts & Policy
We unlock opportunities and drive societal change by providing decision-makers and policy-makers with strategic advisory services and solid data-driven insights.
Resilience, Operations & Assets
We help transform, optimise, and future-proof your organisation and assets, ensuring CER/NIS2 compliance and driving impactful procurement, contract, and asset management.
Digital Transformation
As digitalisation and AI continue to expand what is possible, we support our clients on their digital journey, enabling the potential of digitalisation and AI.
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Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering and consultancy company. We have permanent offices in the Americas, the Asia Pacific and Europe.
Friederike Lauruschkus
Director Ramboll Management Consulting, Global Industry Lead Water
Management Consulting
Viktoria Ramnelius
Nordic Industry Lead, Water & Wastewater
Management Consulting