We are the independent expert in risk management and quality assurance. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence. As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.
What is important to us
Our purpose, ‘to safeguard life, property and the environment’, is our reason for being. It has guided us since our foundation in 1864, and is shared with our sole owner, Stiftelsen Det Norske Veritas – a freestanding, independent Norwegian foundation. This enables us to take a long-term view on how we create value for our customers, employees, society and the environment.
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