About us
NORCE is an independent research institute that conducts research for both public and private sectors, to facilitate informed and sustainable choices for the future. We deliver research and innovation in energy, health care, climate, the environment, society and technology. Our solutions address key challenges for society and contribute to value creation on the local, national and global levels.
Corporate social responsibility is one of the cornerstones of the work conducted by NORCE and is reflected in our vision, Passion for knowledge – working together for sustainability. Cultivating knowledge to promote sustainability is the driving force behind our research.
The research conducted by NORCE will contribute to addressing societal issues and to increasing sustainable value creation at the local, national and global level. NORCE has identified four strategic focus areas, where we are gathering strength across the breadth of our research areas to enable good choices to be made for the future.
Focus AreasNORCE is represented throughout Norway. Our large local presence enables close collaboration with unique centres of excellence, as well as the business community and public authorities.
NORCE provides solutions to key societal challenges and contributes to value creation on a local, national and global basis.
We deliver research, innovation and skills development for key topics in policy formulation, administration, business and civil society.
NORCE contributes to the adaptation of industry and business – in conjunction with businesses and universities, clusters and centres. In addition, NORCE has an important role in research-based renewal of the public sector.
NORCE is represented throughout Norway. Our large local presence enables close collaboration with unique centres of excellence, as well as the business community and public authorities. This is all beneficial to research.
Certification
NORCE has a management system which is in approved compliance with the requirements given in:
- ISO 9001:2015,
- ISO 14001:2015,
- ISO 45001:2008,
- ISO 27001
Equality, diversity and inclusion
NORCE works actively to promote equality and diversity among its employees and ensuring an inclusive working environment for all. We value diversity in gender, nationality, language, religion, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, work ability, and life stage.
Organization
The NORCE group consists of over 40 wholly and partially owned subsidiaries.
The research activities in the parent company NORCE are organized in the three divisions Health & Social Sciences, Climate & Environment, and Energy & Technology.
See how we are organisedNORCE was founded in July 2017, but our activities build on the legacy of infused companies. The legacy can be traced all the way back to 1930 when the Chr. Michelsen Institute foundation was established.
The Transparency Act entered into force on 1 July 2022. The full name of the Act is "Act on Enterprises' Transparency and Work with Fundamental Human Rights and Decent Working Conditions".
The Act is intended to promote companies' respect for fundamental human rights and decent working conditions in connection with the production of goods and the provision of services, and to ensure public access to information on how companies deal with negative consequences for fundamental human rights and decent working conditions.
