We consider the term sustainable development to include sound management of our activities, social responsibility and consideration for the environment.

The aim of SINTEF’s environmental policy is to ensure that both our research and the management of our own business activities are carried out with due consideration for the external environment. It shall also ensure the continuous improvement of our own environmental performance.

SINTEF is committed to:
• meeting relevant legislative environmental requirements

• working for the establishment of domestic and international R&D programmes focusing on the development of environmentally-sound technology

• focusing on environmental issues as part of our investment strategies, expertise development and in our laboratories

• reducing the emission of climate gases, energy consumption and, as far as possible, to avoid the discharge of harmful substances into the soil, air and water systems

• disseminate our knowledge and contribute towards public debate and the shaping of environmental policy, both in the domestic and international arenas.