Sweco Achieves 22nd Consecutive RoSPA Gold Award for Health & Safety Excellence

We’re proud to share that Sweco UK & Ireland has earned the prestigious Order of Distinction from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for an impressive 22nd year in a row – an achievement that demonstrates our ongoing commitment to keeping employees, clients and contractors safe at work.

2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the RoSPA Awards, which began as a small event to recognise the achievements of companies prioritising the safety of workers in UK, and has now grown into the biggest and most prestigious health and safety awards programme in the world, with the 2026 awards attracting 2,000 different entries from nearly 60 countries.

The RoSPA Awards provide more than recognition – they bring together organisations driving positive change in workplace health and safety. The entry process promotes reflection and learning, contributing to continuing professional development (CPD).

Julia Small, RoSPA’s Growth Director, said:

“The high standards Sweco has achieved are the result of hard work and dedication, of which they should be rightfully proud, and which RoSPA is delighted to honour.

2026 is a landmark year for the RoSPA Awards as we reflect on how far workplace safety has come in 70 years. It is because of the commitment of health and safety leaders like Sweco, that people today are safer at work than in the past, and sets an inspiring example for the future.”

Dave Matthews, Sweco’s Health, Safety, Quality Enviorment (HSQE) and Adminstration Director reflects:

“I am delighted that we have again achieved ROSPA Gold and been awarded the ‘Order of Distinction’ in recognition of our continued positive performance for health and Safety.

I would like to thank everyone for their commitment and hard work in achieving this, it demonstrates that we continue to positively influence the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, clients and communities we work in.”

Melody Bagnall CMIOSH, Head of Internal Health & Safety at Sweco adds:

“Winning the RoSPA Gold Award for another year is something I’m incredibly proud to be part of, and it reflects the care, professionalism and teamwork shown across the business every day. This achievement belongs to everyone who plays their part in keeping themselves and others safe.”