HSE policy

Owner/approver: Head of ESG & Quality 

Valid from: 2024-12-18

Purpose:

Safety First. Always. Lerøy Seafood Group (LSG) aims to achieve zero injuries and actively works to provide safe and healthy workplaces for our employees and others present at our facilities.

The Group will minimize negative impacts on the external environment. Emissions related to water, soil, and air are closely monitored, and the group has set goals related to Science Based Targets for reducing the company's greenhouse gas emissions.

Systematic HSE work is an integrated part of our management system, and we work preventively to promote a healthy work environment and to avoid personal injuries and accidents, as well as to minimize negative impacts on the external environment. We actively strive for continuous improvement in health, environment, and safety through risk assessments and deviation management. Lerøy promotes open communication and participation from all employees in the development of HSE work.

Lerøy shall ensure compliance with applicable requirements from customers, authorities, and other stakeholders.

Measures:

-       Goals and action plans within HSE

-       Risk assessment and implementation of risk-reducing measures

-       Training and competence development among leaders and employees

-       Reporting, analysis, and measures for HSE incidents

-       Conducting audits

-       Conducting work environment surveys

-       Learning across the Group

-       Annual Group-wide HSE week

-       Energy efficiency and technology development for reduced greenhouse gas emissions

-       Reduction of waste and promotion of recycling

-       Proper storage and handling of chemicals

-       Close cooperation with suppliers

Validity:

The policy applies to all employees in Lerøy as well as employees working at our facilities for shorter or longer periods. Lerøy bases this policy on our expectations for suppliers and partners.

Framework and Principles:

Lerøy shall strive to comply with the requirements of ISO 45001 Management System for Occupational Health and Safety.

Roles and Responsibilities:

-       All employees in Lerøy are responsible for following the policy and contributing to creating and maintaining a good and safe work environment.

-       The top management in each company is responsible for ensuring that the company has competent personnel who ensure local compliance.

Ownership and Implementation of the Policy:

-       The Head of ESG & Quality is the owner of this document and responsible for updates.

-       The policy is approved by the group management in LSG, presented to the audit committee, and approved by the group's board.

-       The overall responsible for the policy is the CEO of Lerøy Seafood Group.

Definitions:

HSE: Health, Safety, and Environment