DNV introduced a new organisational structure at the beginning of 2007 to gear up for the growth required to meet the targets in the strategy. From a corporate perspective, the goal is to ensure that DNV has an organisation that facilitates such growth, and is able to capitalise on internal resources and expertise, and to create new business opportunities in a proactive, sustainable manner.
Living our values
The international employee participation in DNV’s governing bodies is unprecedented for a Norwegian company. DNV emphasises that employees from all over the world are heard and represented. The Board of Directors contains employee representatives who are based in Norway, France and China, and the Council has employee representatives who work in Italy, India, China and Norway.
Managing our own risks
DNV’s purpose – to safeguard life, property and the environment – brings with it the responsibility to pay extra attention to the safety and health of our employees.
Enhancing environmental awareness
DNV takes its own environmental performance seriously and plans to be ready for environmental certification by the end of 2008.
Beyond business
DNV considers corporate social responsibility (CSR) to be a continous commitment and critical element in its work – one that we take as seriously as our financial bottom line.
Preventing fraud and corruption
Fraud and corruption cases can have a direct impact on profit and costs and a negative impact on society at large. In addition, such cases can influence brand value and customer and employee loyalty.
Council, Board of Directors, Committees
DNV is a private foundation and there are no governmental representatives in any of its decision-making bodies. All DNV governing bodies are structured in such a way that no individual group of clients or other parties has controlling influence on the decision-making process.