Laing O’Rourke and Torishima partner with UNESCO for World Engineering Day 2025
- Laing O’Rourke and Torishima announced their partnerships with UNESCO for World Engineering Day 2025.
- The campaign, launched in Paris, aims to promote the importance of engineering in achieving sustainable development goals.
- Participants hope to inspire future generations to consider careers in engineering through this global celebration.
On March 4, 2025, at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, UNESCO World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) 2025 was launched. Laing O’Rourke, a prominent engineering and construction firm, was selected as an official partner, and similarly, Torishima, a leader in water pump technology, joined as another official partner. This initiative is in collaboration with the World Federation for Engineering Organizations (WFEO), which encompasses around 100 countries and represents over 30 million engineers globally. The partnership aims to highlight the crucial role of engineering in promoting sustainable development and fulfilling the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The WED 2025 campaign, which has a worldwide outreach projected at over 100 million people, is set to run for a year filled with events and multimedia content that showcase engineering achievements. The theme for this year, “Shaping our sustainable future through engineering,” emphasizes the importance of engineering in achieving sustainability across various sectors. The initiative received enthusiastic support from influential figures in the engineering sector, underscoring the significance of educating future generations about engineering careers and addressing global challenges. Cathal O’Rourke, the CEO of Laing O’Rourke, expressed the company's commitment to tackling complex infrastructure projects while focusing on sustainability through innovative engineering practices. The firm has adopted rigorous carbon reduction targets and pledged to report on environmental impacts under the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures. Similar sentiments were echoed by Gerry Ashe, Deputy CEO of Torishima, who highlighted the company's role in leveraging pump technology for effective water management, directly contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 6. As plans continue to unfold for World Engineering Day 2025, the innovation and collaboration exhibited by Laing O’Rourke and Torishima serve as an inspiration to other organizations in the engineering field. The campaign is anticipated to be a significant platform to underscore the collective efforts towards achieving and promoting sustainable engineering practices that can lead to effective solutions for pressing global issues.