AECOM is committed to building a better and more equitable future

In the beginning of 2024, the United Nations Secretary-General called for unity in standing up against the discrimination and hatred that are poisoning relations between countries and communities.

"At AECOM, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) is a core part of who we are. Over the past years, we have been working to actively promote and celebrate ED&I within our team, a part of our Sustainable Legacies strategy and commitment to ESG. To celebrate ED&I across the globe, we observe a special time every June to foster an inclusive and diverse environment that aligns with the UN's call to stand up against discrimination," said the company.

Building a culture of belonging and inclusion at work – Asia ED&I Week 2024

Asia ED&I Week 2024 provided an opportunity for celebrating diversity across AECOM's 7,000-employee Asia Region team, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute and benefit.

At AECOM's Hong Kong office, colleagues held a range of activities dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and make AECOM a better team for its clients, communities, and each other.

AECOM hosts Busking, Charity Sales and Donation Drive

AECOM hosted five participating non-government organizations (NGO) and social enterprises (SE), and over 50 colleagues to form different busking teams to drive donations for various charities, transforming the AECOM office into a busking battle stage and bustling marketplace.

The two-day event featured an array of products from the NGOs and SEs, raising not only funds but also awareness of ED&I in the community.

The funds raised from the busking battle have been donated to four charitable organizations, helping the homeless community, children and youth in need, people with hearing impairment, and victims of sexual violence.

"We all had an awesome time and unforgettable moment,” shared Angela Tong, Hong Kong Sub-regional Representative of Asia ED&I Steering Committee, as well as an environmental engineering professional.

“The venue was totally packed with everyone's energy. The busking was a big hit and folks were buying all sorts of goodies. It's great that we get to help out the community while also having a chill hangout in the office through this event.”

AECOM's International Women in Engineering Day panel discussion

With the theme #EnhancedByEngineering, AECOM also celebrated International Women in Engineering Day with a panel discussion highlighting the remarkable contributions of female engineering professionals from diverse organizations including government, institute, and consulting firms. This event hoped to honor achievements and empower future generations of women to continue building a better, more inclusive world.

Shirley Chen, Vice President, Buildings+Places, Hong Kong shared during the panel that “Our integrated services of engineering and design unlock unparalleled value — not just for Hong Kong but for cities worldwide. We take pride in our sustainable work, our significant contribution to society, and our diverse practices that resonate across various cities and regions. ED&I culture empowers us to innovate and enriches our collective wisdom. Creative inspiration always flows in an environment of varied mindsets, cultures and ideas.”

Launch of Asia WoMentoring Circles

Designed by women for women, the WoMentoring program aims to help AECOM colleagues achieve their career aspirations and promote a peer mentoring culture.

As part of the program, participants are connected with colleagues at similar career stages or different walks of life, enabling them to learn from each other's experiences and challenges.

“Through this peer mentoring approach, participants can gain invaluable new perspectives, insights and skills,” said Cissy Ho, Director, Talent Management, Asia. “I look forward to personally fostering and creating an even more mentoring-friendly workplace for our colleagues, and I am confident that this program will help empower our talented women to support one another and reach new heights in their careers.”

Recognizing AECOM's ED&I milestones

While AECOM's Hong Kong office and Asia Region have been working hard, teams across its global organization have also been dedicated to building a more inclusive and equitable workplace for all through various diversity-specific KPIs and associated near- and long-term targets.

AECOM's ED&I efforts have been widely recognized by international organizations, validating the progress AECOM has been able to make so far.

For example, AECOM has been awarded as:

The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024
2022 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality
2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies

Over the past year, AECOM has made significant strides in improving the diversity of its workforce.

AECOM is proud to have achieved its near-term goal of having women make up at least 20 per cent of its leadership team. Additionally, AECOM's executive team and board of directors now include representation from a diverse array of communities. Approximately 56 per cent of its executive team and 44 per cent of its board members come from diverse backgrounds in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation.

From time to time, AECOM also provides training for employees on disability inclusion in the workplace to drive broader sustainability and equity initiatives within the company.

Read the AECOM 2024 Sustainability Report to learn more about AECOM's progress and accomplishments in delivering a better world.

Building a better and more equitable future

Moving forward,AECOM continues to uphold and improve ED&I within the company and beyond by building a diverse talent pool, expanding understanding, thinking without limits and enriching communities.

AECOM will continue to be the place with opportunity for everyone as the company believes that when people feel free to be themselves, they thrive.

Discover more about AECOM’s work culture and focus on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion