Our commitment and your expectation

<!--StartFragment--> Businesses have a great responsibility to drive development in the right direction, and at KONGSBERG, we believe we have an obligation to contribute to a sustainable future. Businesses must take an active role in shaping a more sustainable future, both for the planet and for society. ​

We recognize that what we do - and how we do it, has an impact on both people and the planet. Therefore, KONGSBERG’s ambition is to not only contribute to national security but also to promote social responsibility and environmental stewardship. KONGSBERG is committed to ensuring the resilience of our strategy and business model across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions. Our approach includes regular updates to both the Board and the Corporate Management Team on global macro trends, supported by an annual strategy process. Our Sustainability and ESG strategy are vital because it aligns our business objectives with broader societal and planetary goals.

We are committed to and acknowledge the need for businesses to take an active role in the transition to a low emission society. To achieve the global climate targets, we must move quickly from words to action. 

Strategic ambition KONGSBERG is committed to contribute to the shift towards a more circular, resource-efficient economy while strengthening and supporting a robust, resilient Norwegian defence industry.

We are dedicated to ensuring responsible business conduct throughout our operations and value chain. Our values are embedded in our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, which provides the foundation and principles that underpin everything we do. We expect everyone in KONGSBERG, as well as our business partners, to demonstrate integrity and uphold high ethical standards. Our value creation relies on high ethical standards to build trust with employees, owners, partners and local communities.

We aim to be a workplace where people thrive. We view our employees as a key prerequisite for our success, and our ambition is to attract, develop and retain a competent, dedicated and diverse workforce. We work to promote a safe and inclusive working culture that supports flexibility and collaboration, enabling our employees to perform at their best. As a company built on knowledge and expertise, our employees are essential to achieving our strategic objectives. We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion to strengthen belonging, innovation and growth. Our shared values guide how we collaborate and lead, and we strive to be an attractive employer that contributes positively to our people.

The backbone of our business is to keep essential and critical information and technologies safe from unauthorized hands. Information Security (INFOSEC) is the backbone in every operation and key to building trust with our customers, partners, owners and other stakeholders.