Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has received an endorsement on its second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) from Reconciliation Australia, an independent, not-for-profit organisation leading reconciliation in the country. The endorsement reinforces Stantec’s commitment to advancing reconciliation through practical, measurable action.
Covering November 2026–November 2028, the Innovate RAP builds on the foundations established through Stantec’s first RAP and outlines how the Company will further embed reconciliation across its operations, decision-making, and project delivery. Stantec will implement the RAP in consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, organisations, communities, and partners. The firm’s RAP Working Group, which includes representatives from across Australia and New Zealand, will oversee its delivery.
The plan includes 16 actions and a range of deliverables focused on:
- Strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations
- Building cultural understanding across Stantec
- Creating employment and professional development pathways
- Increasing engagement with Indigenous businesses
“The new plan reflects both the progress Stantec has made and the work still ahead. Since launching our first Innovate RAP, we’ve moved from intent to action,” said Ashok Sukumaran, managing director of Stantec in Australia. “I’ve seen our people bring reconciliation into everyday work. It shows up in how we deliver projects, who we partner with, and the decisions we make. That progress matters, but it’s only the start. Reconciliation takes consistency, accountability, and a willingness to listen and learn.”
The new RAP builds on work undertaken through Stantec’s previous plan, including partnerships with Indigenous chambers of commerce and businesses such as Kinaway and GaWun, as well as support for engineering career pathways through Engineering Aid Australia. The Company has also invested in building cultural understanding across its workforce through employee resources, learning opportunities, and increased recognition of significant events such as NAIDOC Week.
Learn more about the 2026-2028 Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.
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Ashok Sukumaran, Managing Director, Stantec Australia, and RAP Champion, poses with Claire Bickerstaff, RAP Working Group member