Values and vision

COWI is a company that is driven by more than money and ambition. We are a company that is based on vision and values. We exist to create sustainable societies with a clear COWI DNA in everything we do. This commitment has created the COWI we are today – a company that has existed for more than 90 years.

Do the right thing, always

we are curious

  • We ask questions and listen to our customers.
  • We pursue new knowledge and insights.

we are courageous

  • We explore new ways to improve.
  • We make decisions and take action in good time, even when this is difficult.

We care

  • We take care of customers and COWI - people and planet.
  • We pay attention to and respect each other.

We co-create

  • We collaborate with customers, partners and colleagues.
  • We embrace diversity in our teams to create better solutions.

We Commit

  • We do what we say and deliver on our promises.
  • We make an extra effort to deliver strong results.

Vision

TOGETHER, WE SHAPE A SUSTAINABLE AND LIVEABLE WORLD

The world needs communities and cities that are sustainable and provide conditions for human beings and nature, business and societies to prosper and thrive. 

COWI exists to enable the solutions that make it possible, but we do not work in isolation. We rely on each other as colleagues as well as on cooperation with customers, citizens, and partners.

Together, we can shape a sustainable and liveable world.

OUR AMBITION

Our vision is our overall guiding star that sets a long-term direction for all our business. To propel us forward and guide us in the mid-term, we have formulated our aspirations for a 3-5-year horizon in seven key areas. There is no fixed deadline for reaching them, but we believe that this is what an excellent performance for COWI looks like.

COWI vision illustration 2024

Customers & partners:

We are a customer-centric company with the most satisfied customers in our peer group; we are highly attractive to partners.

Employees:

We are a truly diverse company, which attracts the best talent and have strongly engaged employees who constantly develop their personal and technical skills.

Reputation & brand:

We are recognised by society as thought leaders who combine know-how, holistic approach, and a true commitment to sustainability.

Market position:

In our market priority sectors, we are leaders in sustainable energy solutions, climate adaptation & water, large buildings and large infrastructure projects.

Sustainability:

We always contribute to moving our customers towards sustainability. 100% of our revenue come from projects which support this drive towards sustainability.

Innovation:

Together with our customers and partners, we drive innovation in an open and collaborative environment; we are leaders in digitalisation, and we explore new sustainable technologies and materials.

Business performance:

We are top quartile performers in our peer group. We deliver a total shareholder return of >15% annually; >10% EBITA; >5% annual organic growth; >80% cash conversion.

Get in contact

COWI-medarbejder Linda duncan Wendelboe

Linda Duncan Wendelboe
Head of Communication
Communication, Denmark

Tel: +45 56405351