Caring for people
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.
Health and Safety
Safety comes first at KONGSBERG. The integration of health, safety and environment (HSE) into strategic planning is intended to support the Group’s ability to manage risk and adapt to change over time. Through this work, we seek to enable sustainable value creation and promote a safe and inclusive working environment that supports our long‑term growth ambitions. We are fully aware of the importance of this effort, and we work actively to foster a safe and inclusive workplace and to reduce unhealthy work‑related stress.
Value chain workers
Our suppliers play a critical role in the value chain, ensuring that we can deliver products and services to our customers. How we and our supply chain manage workers in the value chain is therefore essential to achieving our strategic objectives. Sustainability and ESG requirements are integrated into our procurement processes and strategies to ensure effective supplier follow-up and risk management. Our impact on workers in the value chain is linked to our global sourcing of products and materials, including from high-risk countries. We are committed to respecting and promoting all internationally recognized human rights, including, but not limited to, the prohibition of forced labor, child labor, and the protection of workers’ rights as set out in the UN International Bill of Human Rights. We also adhere to the International Labor Organization’s (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, as well as applicable international humanitarian law standards. We require our suppliers to ensure that compensation practices align with international standards and regulations, respect workers’ rights, and provide a safe and healthy working environment.
Affected communities
KONGSBERG protects people and critical infrastructure and promotes security and stability in a complex and dynamic geopolitical landscape. We recognize the potential impact and the human element in the use of our products, and how this may affect communities. The sale of defence-related products is governed by stringent regulations established and enforced in Norway and in the countries where we operate. Regulatory perspectives are built into our products. Our role as a supplier of defence solutions and technology is linked to Norway's national security policy and its international obligations as a member of the UN and NATO. Additionally, we deliver defence solutions from other countries we operate in with similar considerations.
