Driven by our purpose to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we help tackle the global transformations facing our customers and the world today.Driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV enables organizations to advance the safety and sustainability of their business.

Core values

- **Sustainability and Decarbonization**: DNV is committed to helping customers transition to a deeply decarbonized energy system, aligning with the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This contributes significantly to reducing emissions and mitigating climate change[4].
- **Environmental Impact Assessments**: DNV conducts transparent and independent environmental impact assessments, which help in predicting and mitigating potential environmental impacts of major projects. This ensures that projects are environmentally sustainable and compliant with national and international standards[5].
- **Social and Ethical Audits**: DNV performs social and ethical audits to ensure companies comply with human rights, labor regulations, health and safety standards, and other ethical practices. This promotes fair treatment of workers and responsible production practices[2].
- **Socioeconomic Benefits**: DNV's socioeconomic analyses, such as the one on offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine, estimate job creation, economic benefits, and public health improvements. These analyses help in making informed decisions that benefit local communities and the environment[1].