The purpose describes DNV’s ultimate objective; our reason for being. All strategic goals and actions are means to fulfil the purpose. DNV aims to continuously improve in terms of quality and profitable growth.
DNV is focused on enhancing the positive impacts our core business activities have on society. This is manifested both in how we conduct our business and how the company is managed.
DNV performs its services in a truly independent manner. As a self-owned foundation, there are no shareholders or government representatives in any of its decision making bodies. All profit is reinvested in the foundation.
We will differentiate ourselves from the competition by ensuring that our customers perceive higher value from our services and solutions based on the quality of delivery, and DNV’s integrity and technological excellence.
Quality and integrity
We must live our values as expressed in the value statement: “We never compromise on quality or integrity”. Delivering high value is the single most important factor for DNV to generate opportunities. Quality or integrity cases are the biggest threat to our business.
Profitability
DNV shall balance its investments in new services, markets and people with the need for a sound and sustainable profitability
Global Impact
Through growth we have a greater impact towards our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, and we create dynamics and opportunities for the people in DNV. In order to realise our purpose, serve our customers better and extend our knowledge base, DNV aims to retain and develop existing business and develop new business.
