Our belief
At the Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF), we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to achieving our vision and mission. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute with their unique perspectives and that is essential to our success.
NNF upholds the principle that our global presence should reflect the diversity of the societies we serve, ensuring equal opportunities for all, irrespective of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to actively fostering diversity and inclusion, not only within our organization but also among our committees, subsidiaries, partnerships, and grant-related endeavours. Our goal is to contribute to a societal evolution that embraces greater diversity and inclusion across research, education, innovation, and broader societal contexts.
NNF is therefore committed to:
- Achieving a target of at least 40% representation of the underrepresented gender in our Board of Directors, our Registered Officers, and VP-level positions and above by the end of 2027
- Fostering a culture of inclusion through leadership role modelling and ownership
- Attracting and retaining people through fair, equitable, and transparent recruitment and promotion processes
- Training and developing our people in diversity, equity, and inclusion to increase awareness
- Ongoing monitoring, tracking, and reporting on our diversity and inclusion metrics
