Dag J. Opedal
"The new Orkla" that encompasses Elkem and Sapa gives us new opportunities, and challenges. More than ever, we must focus on health, safety and environmental (HSE) work at all levels of the companies," says Group President and CEO Dag J. Opedal. Read more
As one of the world's leading metal manufacturers, Elkem processes natural resources such as hydropower, coal, coke and minerals to make products that are important for modern society. Elkem's activities and products have a significant impact on the environment, and the company therefore focuses strongly on reducing adverse environmental effects such as emissions of greenhouse gases. Read more
Various measures aimed at creating a safe working environment played an important role in all Orkla's companies in 2005. Attention continued to be focused in 2005 on issues related to the origin and safety of raw materials and products in the Branded Consumer Goods companies. In the Speciality Materials business, environmental activities were dominated by the energy issue and a range of measures to reduce emissions to air and water of substances that have an impact on the environment. In their environmental efforts, all Orkla companies have concentrated on increasing productivity and reducing waste. Read more
Tor Aamot
Orkla's primary goal is to achieve long-term value creation through efficient operations and structural changes. In a competence-driven Group, management, culture and technical expertise are vital components of our continuous improvement efforts to achieve our business goals. Read more
