Kjell Inge Rokke does not donate to philanthropic causes.
In May 2017, Rkke and his wife joined the Gates-Buffett The Giving Pledge, an elite network of big philanthropic givers. Pledge members promise to devote the majority of their wealth to philanthropic causes during their lifetimes or after their death. Rkke's desire to use his fortune to benefit society lies behind the idea to fund the ship. 
