Society and sustainability

Et bærekraftig arbeidsliv handler om å behandle mennesker på en forsvarlig og god måte. Å sørge for ryddige arbeidsforhold, rettferdig lønn, likestilling og inkludering. Dette er viktig for hele Cognia-konsernet.

Sustainability is not an add-on to our strategy – it is a prerequisite for success.

At Cognia, sustainability is more than a concept – it is embedded in how we operate and how we develop the solutions of tomorrow. As a group operating in transport, technology, real estate and health and emergency services, we have a responsibility to contribute positively to both society and the environment.

We support the UN Sustainable Development Goals and report transparently on our material sustainability topics to ensure that the Group’s stakeholders receive an accurate picture of our progress and results. Our ambition is clear: Cognia aims to lead the way as a responsible organisation that creates lasting value through innovation, collaboration and integrity.

Community engagement

Cognia’s community engagement is an integral part of our business. We will help reduce emissions, enhance safety, improve health and create jobs in every local community we serve. By combining business and responsibility, we help generate positive impacts both now and in the future.

We make an important contribution in the areas of health, the environment and safety across all our companies. As a group operating in transport, technology, real estate and health and emergency services, we have a responsibility to contribute positively to both society and the environment. This is reflected in our commitment to delivering solutions that create genuine improvements in many areas including:

  • Accessibility: Customised vehicles that give individuals with disabilities the freedom and mobility they need.
  • Safety: Trucks and buses that combine low emissions with high safety levels and improved road safety outcomes.
  • Innovation: Continuous development of new products, solutions and services that make everyday driving simpler, more efficient and safer.
  • Green transition: Support for the electrification of Norway’s passenger transport, improve resource utilisation by prioritising reuse and car-sharing over new purchases, and invest in greener buildings.
  • Critical societal functions: Customised helicopter and aviation solutions for search and rescue, ambulance, police, fire and defence operations.

Cognia’s community engagement is rooted in our core values. Ultimately, it is about creating positive experiences for our customers, local communities and the world around us. We also invest in developing the skills of the future. In 2024, we employed 51 apprentices, and we remain committed to investing in learning, development and new jobs for future generations.

Clean Seas

As a Volvo dealer, we support Clean Seas – the UN’s initiative to reduce marine pollution. We regard this as a natural extension of our efforts to contribute to a more sustainable society.

Transparency act statement

Our Code of Conduct sets out how we act and present ourselves to ensure that Cognia operates ethically and with social responsibility.