The basic principle of the organisation is the protection of human life and rights in order to work towards worldwide peace.

The Norwegian Red Cross is a nationwide organisation which, in recent years, has about 170.000 members.

The relief work carried out is comprehensive, ranging from caring for the elderly, sick and lonely to providing a prison visitor service, mountain rescue service, working with Aids and an emergency telephone helpline for children and the young.

StatoilHydro has had a corporate agreement in support of the work of the Norwegian Red Cross since 2001.