Lerøy - Organization learning and development

Our employees are essential to our vision to become the most efficient supplier of sustainable, high-quality seafood. We are committed to developing their skills and knowledge. Advancing employees’ expertise promotes sustainable, responsible and inclusive workplace practice and has positive effects on the economy and human rights. To the best of our knowledge, there are no negative effects on the economy, environment or human rights as a result from our activity.

Skilled employees are good for society and business. By developing employees, the organization is also implicitly contributing to non-discrimination, equal opportunities, and freedom to express workplace concerns. It also gives opportunities for better personal development and social integration.

As an employer, Lerøy has a responsibility to develop and maintain our human resources, as well as attract and hire employees with the right competencies to solve existing and future challenges.

In line with the Group's strategic priorities, the Group has established a platform named Lerøy Learning, which is an initiative to strengthen and standardize the competence of all employees in Lerøy. Lerøy Learning aims to systematize learning and development activities across various subject areas, covering both basic and developing competence. The main goal is to have a holistic approach to learning and development in order to achieve strategic goals. By consolidating these efforts, Lerøy Learning will introduce new courses and activities, strengthen the learning culture, and promote collaboration and knowledge sharing.

We are also committed to ensure continuous customized training and development at all levels as well as offer unique and interesting career opportunities for our employees. Lerøy believes that its employees' knowledge and skills help them to maximize their professional potential.

We advertise internal career opportunities and encourage increased internal mobility.

In 2024 the Group further developed the corporate training online platform (Motimate) where compulsory and voluntary training is produced and conducted. Motimate is a tool which the employees can use to develop their competencies and skills. Motimate provides an interactive, easily accessible and simple way of sharing and acquiring knowledge. In 2025, we launched a basic competence package in Motimate for all employees in Lerøy’s Norwegian companies. These courses are mandatory and designed to strengthen and standardize the basic competencies of employees in Lerøy.

All global companies will be given access to Motimate in alignment with the implementation into our new, shared HR-system, Lerøy People.

Employee development

The Group operates in a global industry that requires employees who are dynamic and willing to adapt and learn. By facilitating formal and informal learning arenas, our employees will have the opportunity to take responsibility for their own learning and development and are encouraged to work in various areas and positions in the Group.

We have close cooperation and knowledge sharing with various educational institutions, such as universities and colleges. In addition, we cooperate with students at Bachelor, Master and PhD level.

The Group finds great value in recruiting young people and graduates into the industry. We offer apprenticeships, summer vacancies, internships and trainee positions. It is important for the Group to have people from different backgrounds and with different types of education.

Information on internal education and training activities in Lerøy

Program	Description
Health Safety and Environment (HSE)	All employees receive necessary internal and external training which is required by national legislation regarding HSE related topics. Training can be such as hygiene and safe handling of chemicals, gas hazard, safety training, first aid training or training on particular equipment.
Code of Conduct	All employees in the Group shall receive training on the Group’s Business Code of Conduct and whistle blowing. In addition, the Group provides training on diversity and inclusion, workplace culture (Great Place To Work) and other initiatives via Motimate e-learning platform.
Lerøy Way	In 2024, approximately 200 managers participated in training related to various parts of Lerøy Way business system. The courses take place for 3-5 days out in the value chain and have a good balance between theory and practical exercises. The purpose is for the managers to gain a good basic understanding of Lerøy Way, so that they can further involve their employees and further develop the improvement work in their own units. In addition to exploring new mindsets and methods, the participants learn from each other's experiences and network across the units and build One Lerøy. Additionally, all own and hired employees in companies where Lerøy Way has been implemented have undergone training in Lerøy Way methodology, Lean and continuous improvement.
Havfiskskolen (Havfisk- school)	Annual mandatory gathering for all the employees working on fishing vessels in Lerøy Havfisk. The theme of the training changes each year. Themes included in the training previously - targets, strategy and KPI’s, HSE, sick leave and absence, Great Place To Work, Business Code of Conduct and Motimate. The aim of the training is that all employees receive the same information, learning and development.
Equality and diversity	The Group has created an e-learning course regarding equality, diversity and inclusion, which is available and mandatory for all employees in the Norwegian companies. The course aims to create awareness regarding equality and diversity and provides insights on how Lerøy works to secure an inclusive and discrimination free work environment.
External initiatives	Lerøy is also offering external learning and development opportunities, such as participation in programs, lectures, courses and seminars.

Leadership development

The Group focuses on future-oriented and coherent management based on the Group’s values and business strategy. Our managers shall lead by example, show direction and focus on achieving results jointly. In 2024, the Group continued to develop and implement programs and tools to ensure that our managers are accountable and skilled in their role.

Being a manager in Lerøy is a vote of confidence that carries significant responsibility and extensive leadership development programs have been carried out at various levels, where employees from different parts of the Group meet and get to know what it means to be a leader in Lerøy. This work will continue in 2025.

Programs implemented to upgrade employee skills:

Programme	Description
Leader in Lerøy	Leader in Lerøy is an introductory program to management in Lerøy. The program is based on the Group’s values and management standards and sets clear expectations for managers in Lerøy. Though the program, basic management theory and principles are reviewed. The participants also complete practical exercises and dilemma training aiming to ensure that the manager is confident in his/her role. The aim of the program is to provide a deeper insight in being a manager in Lerøy as well as give tools and inspiration to enable and encourage the participants to develop their leadership skills. The Group has also launched a new training program called Sailing Leader. Sailing leader is the same introductory program as Leader in Lerøy, but is adapted to our employees who work shifts on vessels.
Lerøy LUP/LIP	Lerøy LUP/LIP is a continuation of Leader in Lerøy managerial development program. The program has a strategic focus and provides professional replenishment, inspiration and clarifies manager’s role in Lerøy. The aim of the program is to understand different perspectives beyond one’s own group or unit as well as demonstrate the value of leadership across the whole value chain. In Lerøy LUP/LIP participants are challenged to look at the importance of leadership in the context of the Group’s vision, targets and values. The participants are working with strategic cases in working groups as well as receive individual follow-up.
Leader in Action	Leader in Action is a new training program who provides insight into the importance of being a first-line manager in Lerøy. The program consists of four short modules and provides simple tools to develop the leader skills.

All the training that is provided is aimed at facilitating continued employability, developing skills and gaining knowledge.

Initiatives for students, graduates and apprentices
The Group believes that it is important to provide jobs and practical experiences for students and graduates as well as have a collaboration with local learning institutions along the coast of Norway. Lerøy Havfisk (fishing vessels) offers students the opportunity to participate in practice tours as part of their degree completion. The practice tour is held on five of the Group’s fishing vessels and is done in collaboration with local schools. Some students might be offered an opportunity of apprenticeship.

The Group also offers internships for students in collaboration with local schools and is a part of the student’s degree. The internships are very popular among students. The Group also collaborates with bachelor, master and PhD students.

The Group have apprentices in several companies in various areas of expertise. Lerøy Havfisk (fishing vessels) is the company with the most apprentices and in 2024 had around 50 apprentices. The apprenticeships last for two years in addition to school. During the apprenticeship they receive a trade certificate upon completion. Lerøy Havfisk also has cadets, which is a degree after apprenticeship and trade school that requires minimum 180 days of cadet training on the fishing vessels, to receive a certificate.

Lerøy offers various trainee programs for graduates. In 2024, Lerøy launched its own trainee program named Lerøy Trainee, which is aimed for recent graduates across the entire value chain. This program is in addition to the Group’s own RAS-trainee program, as well as the collaboration with the NCE Seafood Innovation, where we also offer trainee positions. The trainees participate in several academic gatherings throughout the year to become well acquainted with Lerøy’s value chain and the industry, in addition to gaining practical experience during the trainee year.