Our culture and our values

Our values reflect our Norwegian heritage: our openness to new ideas; our courage to search for better solutions; our efforts to collaborate on these tasks; and finally, the care we have for our colleagues. And while we are energised by our work, we also recognise the importance of work-life balance.

We know we’ll only succeed by welcoming new ideas, perspectives and voices. At Equinor, our people are our greatest asset. They are the creators and solution-makers who drive the progress of the energy we produce.

Throughout our history, we have faced seemingly impossible challenges and made them possible. And we will continue to do so. Our ambition is to provide reliable energy for a world in transition.

Our values: Open – Collaborative – Caring – Courageous

We live our values every day. They are the foundation of our culture, guiding us in how we do business and how we work together. Across country borders and maritime boundaries – our values tie us together.

Open

• We promote transparency
• We embrace diversity and new perspectives
• We raise ethical dilemmas and act with integrity

Collaborative

• We work together as one team
• We share knowledge and help each other succeed
• We engage with respect and earn the trust of our business partners and society

Courageous

• We are curious, innovative and commercial
• We continuously improve
• We use foresight, identify opportunities and manage risk

Caring

• We seek zero harm to people
• We respect each other and contribute to a positive working environment
• We act in a sustainable, ethical and socially responsible manner

What does it mean to be a leader in Equinor?

Leaders in Equinor are role models for our values. This means always putting the safety and security of our people first, managing risks and acting with integrity and high ethical standards in everything they do.

Our leadership expectations

Shape our future
Set clear direction, look beyond the known, eagerly drive change.

Empower people
Trust and support, develop and learn together, energise through inclusion.

Deliver results
Role model safety, security and compliance, drive commercial outcomes, achieve sustainable impact.