DNV builds and operates digital assurance capabilities alongside its traditional assurance work. Its Veracity platform combines technical expertise with digital innovation to help organisations navigate uncertainty, and forms part of a broader technical portfolio that spans digital assurance platforms, cybersecurity, risk management and certification. The company invests 5% of revenue annually in research and innovation, and employs a workforce drawn from more than 120 nationalities.
The organisation provides classification, certification, advisory and digital services to help clients manage safety, quality and sustainability risk. It is the world's leading classification society, with technical domains including ship classification, maritime safety, renewable energy and sustainability advisory. Its work serves industries including maritime and shipping, energy, healthcare, food and beverage, and cybersecurity.
Founded in 1864 as a membership organisation by Norway's mutual marine insurance clubs, DNV has operated for 160 years and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with operations in more than 100 countries. Its stated purpose is to safeguard life, property and the environment, and its stated values are caring, daring and sharing.
