Mongstad 56, 5954 Mongstad, Norway
office@mongstadrefinery.com
56 34 40 00
Sustainability
Our Commitment
We are committed to transparency and the responsible development of offshore energy resources essential to everyday life.
We seeks to improve assets under our ownership to deliver enhanced financial returns, operations and stewardship. We believe that being a responsible operator will produce better outcomes, creating a net benefit for society and the environment, while delivering attractive returns for our investors.
Our Sustainability Priorities
The Five Key Pillars of Our Culture
THINK AS AN OWNER
MAINTAIN OPTIONALITY
EMPOWER EACH OTHER
EMBRACE DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
EMBODY INTEGRITY & SAFETY
Safety
Safety
Safety is Mongstad’s highest priority and is core to our operational culture. We operate in one of the most technically challenging and uniquely complex environments in the industry, and work to ensure the freedom from risk for all employees, contractors, the environment, and the public.
We require an equal safety commitment from our contractors and vendors working at our facilities. Our contractors are screened by Mongstad prior to each offshore deployment to ensure compliance with Mongstad health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements and that they are prepared and fully trained to perform the work they are hired to do.
0.04
Zero
0.45
SIF Rate 2024
Employee-related TRIR and LTIR 2024
Combined TRIR 2024
- LTIR: Last Time Incident Rate
- SIF: Serious Injuries and Fatalities
- TRIR: Total Recordable Incident Rate
HSE Operating Principles
Every worker has the right to Stop The Job.
Our operations should be conducted in an Environmentally Sound manner at all times.
Carefully Planning and Communicating Each Activity will identify and mitigate jobsite risks.
Compliance with Regulatory Requirements is our on-negotiable license to operate.
“Having been with Equinor’s Mongstad Refinery since 1999 and held a number of central management positions within Upstream Operations Norway, including Senior Vice President for Technical Excellence in Technology, Projects & Drilling, Senior Vice President for Operations North Sea, Vice President for Modifications and Project Portfolio Bergen, Platform Manager at Oseberg South and Chief Operating Officer (COO), until 2021 when I became the Executive vice president safety, security and sustainability, it’s clear to see the company’s unwavering commitment to safety and well-being. This commitment extends not just to its employees and contractors but towards the protection of the environment as well. The safety culture at Mongstad, aimed at ensuring the welfare of our people and the world around us, is something I proudly support. Participating in this culture through rigorous training and keen observation is not only rewarding but feels like a genuine contribution to Mongstad’s ongoing success.”
Jannicke Nilsson
Executive vice president safety, security and sustainability
People
People
Our primary focus is the safety, health, and well-being of all employees, contractors, partners, and the communities in which we work.
We recognize that human capital management is crucial to Our Success.
Our people are from all backgrounds and various disciplines and help to Create an Inclusive, Innovative and Collaborative Workplace.
Our culture guides us in our actions, decisions, and processes to Empower Each Other.
We look out for each other – every worker has the obligation and the Right to Stop the Job.
Community
Community
Our company goes beyond responsibly providing affordable and accessible energy; we believe in coming together to give back to the communities where we live and work.
Since the beginning of 2024, we have invested more than $6 million in local communities.
~$3,685,000
Social impact investment 2025
Through our employee-driven Community Committee, we have four main areas of focus: Foster Wellbeing, Advancing Education, Promoting Environmental Stewardship, and Strengthening Communities.
Our company provides $3,000 annual allowance for every employee to donate to a charitable or community organization of their choice, as well as an annual paid volunteer day.
~1230
Employee volunteer hours 2025
“I take immense pride in being a part of a company that places a high value on giving back to the communities in which we operate. It’s a core aspect of our culture. I’m particularly grateful for the chance to lead our employee-driven community committee. This role allows us to collaborate with a variety of organizations consistently, year after year, making a substantial impact in the communities where we live, work and play.”
Aksel Stenerud
Executive Vice President, People & organisation
Governance
We uphold strong corporate governance principles and have established processes that govern the way we do business. We believe it is our obligation to operate with transparency, integrity, ethics, and accountability.
