As part of a multinational consulting and engineering company, we are characterized by exceptional competence in providing future-oriented solutions. Together, we make an important contribution to sustainable development.
About us
We are renowned for our leading services in consulting, planning, engineering, IT and communications. In our company, the best talents and leaders work on five main themes: environment, urban development and transport, infrastructure and buildings, information technology, economy and society.
Key information
Our Global Footprint
- Team: 700+ dedicated professionals worldwide
- Offices: Operating in 7 locations: Brazil, Chile, China, Germany, India, Switzerland, and the USA
- Global Projects: Our reach extends to over 70 countries.
- Diverse Expertise: Covering 60+ distinct disciplines
- Independence: A family-owned and fully independent company
- Client Diversity: Serving a broad spectrum of clients from the private and public sectors
Our Unique Approach
- Combined excellence: Bringing together engineering, planning, socio-economic analysis, and ICT competence
- Comprehensive Services: Seamlessly integrating strategic consulting with detailed technical design
- Collaborative Agility: Leveraging interdisciplinary experience and a flexible organizational structure to facilitate collaboration across disciplines and organizations
Our Purpose
Together, we are shaping the future
As an international consulting and engineering company, we are committed to preserving and developing the Earth as our only living space and ensuring the well-being of present and future generations.
With our global local presence, we seamlessly blend the capabilities and expertise of an international firm with an in-depth understanding of the local economic, social, and cultural context. This enables us to respond effectively to our client's requirements and provide them a stable foundation for decision-making.
We lead with our combined excellence. Rooted in our Swiss engineering tradition, we stand out for quality, reliability, and problem-solving capabilities. Competence, expertise and a culture of interdisciplinary teamwork are our strengths. We form team of right expertise for each task, creating lasting value for our clients. Together, we address the most intricate challenges, delivering innovative solutions that prove themselves in practice.
We are an independent company adopting a long-term thinking perspective. We nurture our values of impact-focused collaboration, dedicated client engagement, and our entrepreneurial spirit. We are committed to the highest ethical standards, creating a platform for building and maintaining trustworthy relationships.
Our values
Our commitment to sustainable development originates from our shared values and principles. We work with passion and thrive on collaborative, entrepreneurial, future-oriented projects. Our engagement is an integral part of an inspiring and fulfilling life.
We are stronger together
We embrace a human-centered, down-to-earth culture marked by personal interactions, mutual respect and open idea exchange. Our aim is lasting relationships based on shared interests.
We empower our teams, decentralizing responsibilities for a dynamic, results-driven approach. This fosters personal and professional growth.
We promote impact-oriented collaboration across EBP offices and form partnerships with experts as needed to ensure top expertise for each project.
Our clients are at the heart of everything we do
We approach our work through our client's lens, tackling challenges head-on and delving into the depths of every issue. This client-centric perspective underpins our organization, in which project teams play a pivotal role.
Our unwavering focus on client needs, creativity, practicality, and technical precision defines our commitment to excellence. In this pursuit, we diligently craft holistic solutions independently, ensuring our clients receive the best services required for their decision-making.
We are movers and creators
Cultivating our entrepreneurial spirit, we maintain agility, adaptability and steadfast confidence. We continually develop processes and practices, persevere in our endeavors, and propel them toward success. Guided by our long-term vision, we reinvest available resources to foster sustainable growth. We grow as an organization and are mindful of the impact we have on sustainable development.
Our sustainability commitment
Sustainability has always been a top priority for our company. This deep-rooted motivation has inspired us to make a significant contribution to sustainable development for over five decades.
We craft balanced, future-oriented projects by embedding sustainability into our planning. This involves responsible use of natural, economic, and social resources to ensure long-term environmental protection and meet future generations' needs. When approaching projects, we identify opportunities for sustainable development and collaborate with our clients to harness these opportunities. This enables us to minimize environmental impacts and foster positive action.
In our projects, we balance environmental, economic and social aspects and look for synergies to drive positive change. We address potential conflicts by promoting transparency, discussing objectives with clients and stakeholders, and achieving innovative, lasting solutions.
Our History
Our journey began with Ernst Basler's vision of sustainability and interdisciplinary team work, and these enduring principles remain a driving force behind our global engagement and expertise today.
1971: Ernst Basler promotes sustainability and interdisciplinarity in the engineering profession
1981: Founding of Ernst Basler + Partner.
1993: Establishment of EBP Deutschland/Germany.
1994: Bruno Basler takes over from Ernst Basler.
2012: Inception of EBP Chile.
2014: Majority ownership of Geoklock in Brazil (100% by 2016).
2016: Acquisition of EDR Group in the US.
2019: Launch of EBP China.
2020: Geoklock and EDR Group rebranded as EBP Brazil and EBP US.
2024: Acquisition of STEP in India.
2024: Acquisition of Zero Dimensions Technology (ZRD) in Shanghai and merger with EBP China, continuation under the name of EBP China.