Sustainability is a core value within all Norwegian industries.

An impressive 98% of Norway’s electricity is produced from renewables, giving energy-intensive industries the world’s smallest carbon footprint.

In addition to wind power, Norway has more than 1 500 hydropower plants throughout the country.

Norway has half of Europe’s reservoir storage capacity, and more than 75% of Norwegian hydropower production capacity is flexible.

Green electricity also enables the production of green hydrogen and ammonia.

Norway has a high level of political and social stability, consistently ranking among the world’s top countries for resiliency. The economy is strong and diverse as well.

Norway also ranks high on environmental performance and ease of doing business. Industrial culture is built on trust, cooperation and a flat hierarchy, which yields outstanding efficiency.

Norway has world-class infrastructure, especially digital infrastructure. The country tops digitalisation rankings in Europe, with nearly 100% Internet and mobile coverage and connectivity. Moreover, Norwegians are early adopters of digital technologies and possess outstanding digital skills.

In addition, Norway has strong R&D environments and government policies that support its major industries. While not an EU member, Norway is fully integrated into the European single market through the EEA Agreement.

Norway outperforms most other countries on the OECD’s Better Life Index.

Along with a high standard of living, Norway offers a good work-life balance, public safety and a clean environment.

Excellent health care and higher education are available to all. Norway is known worldwide as a pioneer in gender equality, and provides generous family leave and universal, low-cost childcare.

Norwegian workers are trustworthy and well-educated with a strong sense of autonomy.

Exceptional critical thinking skills enable them to work independently and solve problems. As a result, companies can employ fewer workers in Norway, which increases efficiency and decreases payroll costs.

As one example, Norwegian industry uses parallel lines, in which only one crew is used to run two lines. Many companies therefore find that the Norwegian workforce costs much less than they assumed.