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The foundation of our identity and behaviour

Our values, purpose and vision define who we are and how we create impact.

They guide our decisions, shape our culture and set the direction for how we develop technology that matters. Rooted in responsibility, innovation and collaboration, they reflect our commitment to protecting people and the planet, while striving for world‑class performance through our people, our technology and our dedication.

Together, they provide a shared foundation for how we work – today and for the future.

Determined

What we start, we finish. We don't give in.

We are known for our drive and persistence. We work hard to support our customers' missions and to meet our stakeholders' expectations. We set ambitious goals where our purpose is to make a difference for people and the planet.

Innovative

We relentlessly pursue improvements, new ideas and new solutions.

We have been an industrial pioneer for more than 200 years. On our journey we have always pursued improvements and redefined the standard of excellence in everything we do. We are dynamic by heart and being curious lies in our very core. We constantly strive to create value for our customers, shareholders and the society at large by pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

Collaborative

We collaborate as individuals and as an organisation.

Our collaborative and inclusive behaviour is fundamental to our business. We work closely with our customers and share knowledge with our colleagues, suppliers and partners across the globe - to the benefit of our customers and our own competitiveness. Our people are our most valued asset, and we pride ourselves to attract and develop world class employess. We are ONE KONGSBERG - making the impossible possible by performing together. 

Reliable

We are reliable people. We are responsible citizens.

Our customers and partners can trust us to deliver - always. We are an organisation characterised by our corporate responsibility, integrity, and concern for health, safety and the environment. We are part of the solution - proudly creating products for a safer and more sustainable future.

Our purpose

The KONGSBERG brand purpose is to protect people and planet by innovating technology today, for a better tomorrow with sustainable solutions for the ocean space, the protection of natural resources and national security – together with companies and nations. This purpose statement has been shortened down to the corporate tagline “Protechting people and planet” (with a deliberate misspelling).

From the deepest depths of the oceans, to outer space. We are dedicated to developing technology and solutions to solve some of the greatest challenges the world is facing. As a world leading technology company, we have a purpose: to protect people and planet by innovating technology today, for a better tomorrow.

Our vision

KONGSBERG’s key focus is to create value for all those who have vested interest in us. Our vision “World class - through people, technology and dedication” forms the basis of this ambition. It motivates us in our daily work and gives us all something to continuosly strive for. Our vision is highly ambitious. It means that KONGSBERG needs to be at the forefront in everything we do - that we never settle for anything less than world class.

World class - through people, technology and dedication.