Improving Quality Of Life

Arcadis exists to find solutions to pressing challenges, improving quality of life for people around the world. You can see this in the work we do for clients, the opportunities we create for our people and in our efforts to enhance the communities within which we live and work.

Creating a better world

Arcadis was established in 1888 with the purpose of transforming unusable wetlands in the Netherlands into prosperous land for people to farm, live on and build communities. This is the origin of our passion for improving quality of life and the driving force behind our commitment to sustainability.

Discover how we are improving quality of life

Two individuals collaborating in a office meeting room.

Refugee assistance: helping build careers and fresh starts

A group of people walks through a street lined with damaged brick buildings. Debris is scattered, and mountains are visible in the background.

Helping Nepal recover from the earthquake

Aerial view of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Rooftops and modern city buildings are visible in the background.

Rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral through restoration and resilience

A woman in a red beanie, striped shirt, and boots sits on a crate, holding a mug in a garden. She looks pensive and relaxed under a clear sky.

Building the Royal Horticultural Society Garden Bridgewater Garden

Bringing cheer to children year-round through charity partnerships

Two women sit together, smiling while holding mugs. One wears a light sweater and headscarf; the other a hijab. The scene is warm and friendly.

Fostering heritage conservation through building restoration

The Durfee Innovation Society

Regenerating a school and creating the Durfee Innovation Society

A man and woman stand smiling outside a beige mobile home with a "Vendee" sign. Wooden steps lead to the door. The setting is bright and cheerful.

A small housing initiative for a big cause: supporting Ukraine

A modern suspension bridge with numerous cables spans a calm river. Below, a red barge sails smoothly. Green trees and a partly cloudy sky are in the background.

Driving traffic reduction through modifications to the Albert Canal

Promoting Biodiversity restoration as a business strategy

The positive impact of disability inclusion in the workplace

Aerial view of a vibrant coastal cityscape with colorful buildings, bustling streets, and a central roundabout. Mountains and calm ocean in the background.

Tackling community challenges to give back to Jamaica

Aerial panoramic view of a valley at sunset near Chilliwack, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Indigenous reconciliation: honoring culture through language education

Climate Resilience Adaptation Fund Proposal Development

Building climate resilience for communities in Cambodia

Building community resilience in Mozambique through flood protection

A group of 30 people, smiling in a room, pose for a photo. Some hold a certificate. The backdrop features multiple "Arcadis" logos. Casual office setting.

How an Arcadian drove the transition to a sustainable workplace

Fishermen casting nets from a small wooden boat on a river.

River resource management in Cameroon: shaping resilient urban futures

Two people jogging on a sunlit park path beside a bench, with tall trees and greenery creating a serene, warm atmosphere against a bright sky.

Building community gardens in London for mental health and wellbeing

Urban regeneration in Birmingham: transforming lives and neighborhoods

Building climate change resilience for Laos

Working together to address food insecurity through community empowerment

Rainbow Steps: community transformation and placemaking in action

Delivering a rural electric vehicle hub for sustainable mobility

Strengthening community mobility and connectivity in Amman

Innovative public transportation through digital twin technology

Supporting drinking water access for Philippine indigenous communities

Advancing PFAS removal from water through innovative technology

Building zero-waste cities through sustainable transformation

Delivering water scarcity solutions for communities in Moyale, Kenya

Advancing sustainable wastewater management in Sri Lanka

Building flood resilience in Leeds through natural flood management

Sustainable stadium design through solar panel array installation

Local Sparks: Our volunteer work

Flood risk management for coastal communities in Colombia

Advancing river development and regeneration in Nairobi

Building flood resilience with sustainable stormwater solutions

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