The Hydro Way - a more viable society
The Hydro Way is our way of doing what we do; it expresses who we are and aspire to be. It has been forged and shaped through more than 100 years of continually finding new and better ways of working. And this is how we will continue to develop innovative products and solutions that benefit our customers and society, now and in the future. We are constantly evolving. But the essence of everything we do remains the same, even though the way we express it may change: The Hydro Way, our purpose and our core values.
Care
Minor and major dilemmas are part of everyday life. That is why we must be prepared to handle them. In Hydro, this must be done with care and a long-term perspective, through genuine dialogue with those affected.
We act with respect for people and the environment and place safety at the heart of our operations.
Courage
It took courage to build a large world-class company in the middle of the Norwegian mountains more than 100 years ago. The Hydro pioneers dared to think big, despite limited resources and numerous, powerful obstacles. It takes courage to set high goals and develop new and pioneering technology.
The possibilities are endless as long as we have the courage to think in new ways and to take new steps in response to new challenges.
Collaboration
Everything begins with goal-oriented and successful collaboration. Hydro's founder, Sam Eyde, made his technological breakthrough in collaboration with researcher Kristian Birkeland. It was the start of a new, worldwide industry. Eyde laid the financial foundation for Hydro by collaborating with the wealthy Wallenberg brothers from Sweden.