Arup is a globally recognized multidisciplinary firm specializing in engineering, design, planning, and consulting services, including strategic advisory and advocacy work related to sustainability, infrastructure, and urban development. Within the EU lobbying landscape, Arup operates as a lobbying entity focused on influencing EU policies relevant to the built environment, climate change mitigation, infrastructure funding, urban planning regulations, and sustainable development goals. Arup leverages its technical expertise and global footprint to contribute to policy dialogues, support legislative frameworks, and foster innovative approaches aligned with the European Green Deal and EU climate ambitions.
Lobbying activities by Arup typically encompass advocacy directed at the European Commission, European Parliament, and Council, aiming to shape regulations, funding priorities, and standards affecting infrastructure projects and urban development. The firm engages stakeholders to promote smart, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure policies that align with digital transformation and energy transition imperatives within the EU. Given Arup’s reputation for delivering integrated and evidence-based solutions, its lobbying efforts often emphasize technical rigor, innovation, and long-term environmental and social outcomes.
Since registering on the EU Transparency Register, Arup has maintained a strategic approach by collaborating with other organizations, industry groups, and platforms to extend its influence and contribute to collective policy positions. It maintains transparency regarding financial expenditures and personnel dedicated to lobbying, aligning with EU regulatory expectations and promoting accountability. Arup’s lobbying presence highlights the increasing role of technical consultancies in providing expertise and shaping EU policy landscapes in complex sectors like infrastructure and sustainability.
