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Det Norske Veritas (DNV) is a global provider of services for managing risk. An independent foundation with the objective of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV comprises 300 offices in 100 countries, with more than 10,000 employees.

Serving global industries through a global network

DNV's unique risk management approach to services provides us with the possibility to offer innovative services that meet customers' needs across industries and countries. DNV is recognised as a trusted partner for improved quality, safety and efficient operations in high risk global industries. The foundation was established in Norway in 1864, and has its headquarters outside Oslo.

Key figures

DNV's key financial figures can be found here. They are updated once a year with the release of the Annual Report in May.

No fine imposed – no major changes

The European Commission has concluded its investigation without finding any breach of competition law.

Corporate Responsibility

DNV ensures that Corporate Responsibility (CR) is an integral part of its management system and business culture. This means staying ahead in all facets of sustainable development: economically, environmentally and socially.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is the supreme governing body of the foundation and the DNV Group and exercises all governing functions that it has not explicitly vested in other governing bodies or committees of the Foundation.

The Council

The Council is one of the governing bodies of the Norwegian Foundation Det Norske Veritas, the parent company of the DNV Group.

For more information

Please contact DNV's corporate communications department for more information. See also the download section for annual reports from DNV.

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