The Group seek to maximize the use of local suppliers, work force and producers where we operate and to generate sustainable economic value. 

Purchasing in Norway in 2023 also involved more than 240 different municipalities. Total purchasing in Norway, excluding intragroup, amounted to NOK 19,9 billion. 

Value creation 2023

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

These are distributed as follows:

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.