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We are committed to supporting the development of thriving local communities in the areas in which we operate.
One of the improvements we have made as a direct consequence of the implementation of the ASC standard is that we have implemented meetings with the local communities where we operate. These local meetings provide an opportunity for discussions and improvements and are held on a regular basis.
The Group is aware of its responsibility also in relation to the impact on communities where we have no direct activity. This may be, for example, in areas where our raw materials for fish feed are produced. We therefore focus on this in our collaboration with suppliers and subcontractors.
Lerøy is a signatory of Cerrado Manifesto, focusing on the indigenous population of Brazil and the possible impact on the rainforest as a result of the production of soy. We want the production of soy to take place in an orderly form and not at the expense of local population and local nature.
Number of complaints from stakeholders and measures taken in 2023: 18
The cases were related to noise from our locations at sea. Noise usually comes from our diesel generators, which are currently used at locations that do not have access to shore power. These complaints will hopefully be reduced when the plants are transferred to shore power.
Good cooperation with our stakeholders is important to us, and we take all complaints seriously. All complaints have been answered and we have initiated measures where this has been possible.
The Group’s companies are often located in decentralised areas, making significant contributions to employment and income in the local communities.
To the best of our knowledge, we have not affected any communities negatively.
Through our decentralised locations, we also contribute to investments in buildings, infrastructure, quays, floating quays and modern equipment in small, local communities. These form the grounds for local commerce. In fact, we represent 25-80% of the economic basis for certain suppliers in the municipalities in which we have facilities.
The Group aims to develop positive, close cooperation with these communities, and contribute by sponsoring and supporting local sports clubs and festivals/various events.
Each year we invest several million NOK in support to different local activities.
The Group supports various local activities related to children and young people. Diet, health and healthy eating are important common values in this collaboration. It is therefore rewarding to see children and young people enjoying healthy food at different events supported by the Group.
The Group also contributes to voluntary organizations, NGOs, festivals and the construction of local sports halls, among others. In 2023 The Group contributed with 32,2 mill NOK for this purpose.
In 2023, the Group supported 1 450 different events for children and young people with healthy food.
Support paid in 2023 from the group's administration, Mill NOK. (in addition there is support from local companies):
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| Local and national sports | 13,6 | 11,4 |
| Seafood for local events | 10,2 | 5,5 |
| Local events | 4,9 | 4 |
| Different organizational, not political | 3,5 | 3,6 |
| Total | 32,2 | 24,5 |
| Lerøy Seafood Group Consolidated | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Value generated | |||
| Revenues | 30 869 712 | 26 645 877 | 23 073 280 |
| Other gains | 36 473 | 6 380 | 62 814 |
| Total value generated | 30 906 185 | 26 652 257 | 23 136 094 |
| Value distributed | |||
| Salaries and personnel expenses | 4 241 029 | 3 815 833 | 3 473 829 |
| Operating cost: | |||
| - Raw materials and consumables used | 17 430 031 | 14 408 005 | 12 742 107 |
| - Other operating expenses | 4 416 867 | 3 812 277 | 3 045 988 |
| Payments to providers of capital: | |||
| - Net interest and other financial items | 399 084 | 278 645 | 206 533 |
| - Paid dividend to LSG Shareholders | 1 489 434 | 1 489 434 | 1 191 547 |
| - Paid dividend to non-controlling interests | 39 995 | 70 473 | 10 930 |
| Community investments | 32 200 | 24 500 | 22 000 |
| Tax-related payments to government | |||
| - Income taxes paid (related to previous accounting year) | 634 477 | 527 303 | 386 574 |
| - Production fee on farming | 123 850 | 70 725 | 74 654 |
| Total value distributed | 28 806 967 | 24 497 194 | 21 154 162 |
| Total value retained | 2 099 218 | 2 155 063 | 1 981 932 |
All amounts in NOK 1 000 (period 1.1–31.12)
The Group seek to maximize the use of local suppliers, work force and producers where we operate and to generate sustainable economic value.
The Group is a corporation involved in global business and working relationships with suppliers and subcontractors worldwide. In 2023, the Group had more than 5 000 suppliers in Norway alone.
Purchasing in Norway in 2023 also involved more than 240 different municipalities. Total purchasing in Norway, excluding intragroup, amounted to NOK 19,9 billion.
Revenue: 30 869 712 (1 000 NOK)
Pre-tax profit: 2 468 777 (1 000 NOK)
Purchasing, excl. intragroup, in Norway: NOK 19,9 billion
Purchasing, incl. intragroup, in Norway: NOK 38,99 billion
Purchasing in Norway from 5 404 different suppliers
Purchasing from suppliers in Norway in 247 different municipalities
Tax payments by employees in Norway: more than NOK 820 million
Tax payments from the company: NOK 634 million
3 324 full-time equivalents in Norway
NOK 1 462 million paid by the Group and its employees in Norway in taxes and duties
1 389 places in nursing homes and 8 214 children in municipal kindergartens
Even more, we are an important part of local communities along the Norwegian coast. In many places, we are the cornerstone of the community and one of the most important employers. That leaves us with a great responsibility. Our legitimacy depends on our relationship with the local communities. To secure a good relationship with both the local citizens and the local authorities is vital for the company.
We are trying to create optimal ripple effects from our operations. In addition to creating necessary jobs, we purchase a high percentage of our goods and services locally. We are actively sponsoring local organisations, festivals and so on. These sponsorships are not to attract media attention but are a way of giving back to the communities.
As part of several of our certification schemes for our fish farms, we regularly have dialogue and information meetings with local communities where we have our farming activities.
