Ricardo plc
Global strategic, environmental and engineering consultancy supporting energy transition and sustainable mobility
Ricardo - Who We AreRicardo plc is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company with over 110 years of engineering heritage. Headquartered in West Sussex, United Kingdom, it employs approximately 2,700 experts across more than 20 countries, with operations spanning Europe, Australia, and North America. Historically listed on the London Stock Exchange, Ricardo delivers innovative cross-sector sustainable outcomes supporting energy transition, environmental services, and safe, smart mobility.
As a holding company, Ricardo operates through segments including Technical Consulting and Performance Products. Its services cover consulting and advisory, design and engineering, digital services, programme management, testing and certification, and niche manufacturing. Ricardo serves a wide range of market sectors including automotive, rail, commercial vehicles, energy & environment, defense, motorcycle & personal transportation, and off-highway.
The company's mission is to deliver strategic, environmental and engineering solutions that intersect the global transport, energy and climate agendas to create a safe and sustainable world. Given this focus, innovation in sustainable engineering, decarbonization, and clean mobility is core to Ricardo's purpose and offerings.
In 2025, Ricardo plc was acquired by WSP Global Inc. (TSX: WSP), one of the world's leading professional services firms, which agreed to purchase the entire issued and to-be-issued share capital for 430 pence per share. As a result, Ricardo is now part of WSP rather than an independent LSE-listed entity — an important consideration for any current-facing reference.