Overview
EBP (Ernst Basler + Partner) is an independent, family-owned consulting and engineering company headquartered in Switzerland. Established in 1981 by Ernst Basler, it originated from an interdisciplinary approach to sustainable development, building on earlier engineering and environmental planning activities.
The organisation aims to support sustainable development by integrating environmental, economic and social considerations into planning and decision-making. It serves public and private sector clients across multiple countries.
Mission and focus areas
EBP provides consulting, planning, engineering, information technology and communication services. Its principal areas include environmental management, urban development, transport, infrastructure, buildings, economic development and social policy.
Sustainability is integrated into project design through resource efficiency, environmental protection and consideration of long-term societal needs. Its economic analysis and investment planning services support sustainability-related decisions, although the organisation is not primarily a financial services provider.
Structure and governance
EBP operates as a family-owned, independent group with offices in Switzerland, Germany, Brazil, Chile, China, India and the United States. Its international operations are coordinated through a Global Management Board, alongside country-level management teams and a board of directors.
The organisation uses multidisciplinary, project-based teams and decentralised responsibilities. It also collaborates with external specialists and partner organisations according to project requirements.
Programs and offerings
EBP delivers technical studies, policy assessments, economic evaluations, planning frameworks, engineering designs and implementation support. Its services include cost–benefit analysis, environmental assessments, climate strategies, sustainable infrastructure planning and organisational consulting.
The EBP Academy provides professional training in climate strategies, sustainable construction, leadership and financing models. For finance and sustainability professionals, EBP’s project research and analytical tools support investment appraisal, sustainability risk assessment, infrastructure planning and evidence-based resource allocation.
