Who we are

We are Ricardo

For over 110 years, we have been shaping the way we live with world-changing ideas and innovation. A global consultancy, we deliver strategic, environmental and engineering solutions that intersect the global transport, energy and climate agendas to create a safe and sustainable world.

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Ricardo provides exceptional levels of expertise in delivering innovative cross-sector sustainable outcomes to support energy transition and environmental services, together with cross-sector transportation engineering disciplines.

With over 2,700 professionals working with clients worldwide, we deliver technologically advanced solutions that ensure access to clean air and water, advance global transportation and the clean energy revolution, support governments and businesses to improve outcomes, and provide comprehensive expertise in safety, assurance and certification.

Our business at a glance

Ricardo is relied upon by our clients worldwide to deliver engineering, scientific and consulting capabilities supported by niche manufacturing.

Global presence

We are located in 23 countries worldwide and blend our global expertise with local knowledge to deliver complex projects.

A deep heritage

For over 100 years, we have been developing sustainable solutions: to maximise efficiency and eliminate waste.

Circa 2,700 employees

Our talented global teams take pride in delivering quality work for our clients and use know-how in science and engineering to create practical solutions.

 

2,500 live projects

At any one time, we are working on thousands of projects from policy right through to implementation.

Creating a safe and sustainable world

What makes us different

At the forefront of innovation, we shape the markets in which we operate through sustainable technological solutions. 

Our diversified portfolio

We operate in market segments with increasing synergies. Through our diversified expertise, we support our clients implementing technical solutions that create a cleaner and safer tomorrow. 

 

Growth linked to global challenges

We are uniquely positioned at the intersection of the mobility, energy and environmental agendas. Where our expertise comes together, we have our greatest differentiation as we harness our expertise to adapt and mitigate the impact of climate change.

Our exceptional expertise

Our teams across the globe are at the heart of who we are and what we do. We are close-knit purpose driven global community delivering world-class engineering, scientific, techno-economic and consulting capability.

Our global presence

Through our worldwide footprint, global expertise and global delivery, we provide trusted solutions for our clients.

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