Equity, diversity and inclusion
When we feel free to be ourselves, we thrive.
Sustainable Legacies
Together, we will achieve net-zero emissions and improve social outcomes.
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Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion enables us to
better predict our clients’ needs, understand the challenges facing
the communities we serve, drive innovation that propels our industry
forward and realize our purpose of delivering a better world.
Building diverse talent
We ensure, through our recruitment
efforts, that our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve, holding leaders accountable for our commitments and partnering with nonprofit organizations and universities to build a diverse talent pipeline for the future.
Thinking without limits
Improving social outcomes is embedded in our Sustainable Legacies strategy. Through supplier diversity, and partnerships with small- and minority-owned businesses, we prioritize social equity and impact in every innovative solution we deliver.
Enriching communities
We support communities through pro bono work, volunteerism, philanthropy and strategic partnerships.
We rally to help those in need through our local aid and relief activities, and our global employee giving and match campaigns.
Expanding understanding
We encourage respect, inclusivity and continuous learning through ED&I events, unconscious bias and inclusive hiring trainings, and family-friendly benefit policies. Our Employee Resource Groups build community, shape policies, and provide our people with forum for deeper understanding and empathy.
Stories from our people
Employee Resource Groups
These communities ensure diverse perspectives are represented and heard to impact policies and business outcomes.
They also help our people network, grow their careers and take part in community outreach.
Black Community
Americas, Europe & India
Community for Disabled,
Neurodiverse and Caregivers
Australia & New Zealand
Early Career Professionals
Europe & India
Community for Ethnic Minorities
Europe & India
Community for Gender Empowerment
Hispanic/Latinx Community
MOSAIC: Americas
Asian Pacific Islander Community
Pride: Americas, Europe, Australia & New Zealand
LGBTQ+Community
Veterans Alliance:
Americas
Veterans Community
Women’s Leadership Alliance: Americas
Community for Gender Equality
Arelisse, JUNTOS Member
Civil Engineering
New York
I am a first-gen Ecuadorian Civil Engineer within my family. My journey into engineering was deeply influenced by my parents, who instilled in me a strong work ethic, morals, determination, and the belief that a good education is essential to unlocking opportunities. As a Hispanic individual, I draw strength from my cultural heritage which emphasizes resilience, community, and a profound respect for the environment and each other. These values have shaped my perspective as a daughter, student, and engineer, and continues to guide me in my pursuit of making this world a better place.
Ken, BeBold Member
VP Economic Inclusion & Social Impact
Los Angeles
AECOM is committed to ‘Infrastructure for ALL’ and empowering our BeBold (Black employee resource group) to strengthen their strategic partnership with the National Society of Black Engineers #nsbe. These efforts speak to our intentionality around the recruitment of diverse talent.
El, Pride Member
MSc, GIT, Geologist III
Raleigh, NC
Something I love about my work at AECOM is the project diversity. Longleaf pine wildfires, to hydrant flow testing, to 360-degree internal photography of manholes to soil surveys and GIS mapping on my couch. I’ve been with AECOM just 3.5 years and I’ve already had the privilege of such variety. I am a geologist and GIS specialist, so my areas of interest and expertise provide me a lot of flexibility in the type of projects I can support. I’m really grateful to work at a company where I’m not limited by region or business line.
Awards
We are recognized with the Equality 100 Award by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index.
In Australia and New Zealand, we attained Bronze Tier Status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), a national benchmark on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.
In Asia, we’ve received the Inclusive Enterprise Gold Award from the Dream Come True Foundation in Hong Kong, in recognition of companies employing young people with special educational needs and providing them with meaningful career prospects.
In Europe and India, we have been recognized by the Times Top 50 annual list for gender equality. The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality is the UK’s most highly profiled and well-established listing of employers taking action to create inclusive workplaces.