Global sustainable development firm Arup awarded Fair Tax Mark

Arup Group have gained the Fair Tax Mark, joining progressive multinationals across Europe accredited to the gold standard of responsible tax conduct.

Assessed against our Global Multinational Business Standard, Arup Group have demonstrated they pay the right amount of tax, in the right way, in line with their Tax Strategy. The independent, third-party accreditation confirms Arup Group’s commitment to following both the spirit and the letter of the law.

Founded in 1946, and dedicated to sustainable development, Arup are a collective of 18,000 designers, advisers and experts working across 140 countries. “Founded to strive for humanity and excellence in everything that we do, we collaborate with our clients and partners, using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.”

The Fair Tax Mark accreditation scheme is the gold standard of responsible tax conduct. Accredited businesses include listed companies, co-operatives, social enterprises and large private businesses in the UK, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Sweden.

Graham Drummond, Head of Communications and Movement Building, Fair Tax Foundation, said:

“We’re very pleased to announce Arup Group as the latest business to gain the Fair Tax Mark. Operating across the globe, they join other multinationals in their industry that can ‘say what they pay with pride’. Taxes are a vital source of revenue to governments across the world, and our Fair Tax Mark accredited businesses are proud of their contributions.”

“Amid worldwide shifts in tax regulations, Arup Group’s certification positions them ahead of the curve in a future where increased tax transparency is mandated.”