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Investment in research and innovation to help enable the transition to a sustainable future.

Summary

DNV will reinvest 6% of annual revenue into its research and innovation efforts that can help enable the transition to a sustainable future

Commitment Target(s)

Year Commitment Target
2012

Continue to reinvests 6% of annual revenue into DNVs research and innovation initiatives that focus on a sustainable future; including low carbon development efforts throughout the energy value chain.

Details

DNV’s commitment to Energy for all is deeply anchored in our vision to have a “global impact for a safe and sustainable future”. Sharing technology knowledge is a key driver for success and DNVs research and innovation efforts include the development of international standards and guidelines that will ensure that growth in Energy Access in developing countries is achieved with optimum solutions for environmental sustainability and low-carbon development. DNV also uses it independence and technical and risk management skills to provide assurance that supported programs and activities for Energy Access meet their objectives.

Supporting resources

Annual investments of 6% of annual revenue

UN goal(s) and issue(s) addressed

Education and training ; Energy ; Environment and climate change

Sustainable Energy for All (SEFA) objectives addressed

Renewables; Energy Efficiency

Names of committing organisations
Name Type
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Business
Note: All organisations listed above are accountable for the commitment made. These organisations are required to complete an annual communication on progress for the duration of the commitment, either jointly or individually, as laid our in the accountability section of the submission form.

Industry sector(s) that apply to this commitment

Not applicable

Country(s) where this commitment will be implemented

GLOBAL