Our mission is helping save lives. This mission guides everything we do and is an integral part of our dedication to social responsibility. And through inclusive and ethical policies and practices, we work hard to ensure equity and respect for all.
We are devoted to upholding internationally recognized human rights and to conducting responsible business in line with the Universal Declaration on Human Rights. Our approach is aligned with the United Nations Guiding Principles (UNGP) on Business and Human Rights and the OECD guidelines, and we aim to further embed these principles across Laerdal, and our supply chain towards 2030.
Our Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) policy and related internal policies set expectations for Laerdal and our suppliers across human rights, labor rights, environment, and anti-corruption. We apply risk-based due diligence tools, including supplier assessments and improvement follow-up, and use EcoVadis to assess standards and risks in our supplier base. Governance is provided through our CSR Leadership Forum to ensure ongoing oversight and continuous improvement.
We work actively to address risks related to human rights in our own operations and across our supply chain.
Questions related to our work on human rights can be sent to [email protected]
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) create a collaborative and innovative environment at Laerdal. This contributes to better decisions, a stronger culture and improved outcomes for our partners and customers - ultimately enhancing our ability to deliver on our mission of helping save lives.
Our workforce reflects broad diversity across backgrounds, disciplines, age, and tenure. As of March 2026, we represent more than 60 nationalities. Women represent 44% of our workforce, 36% of leaders, and 40% of our executive leadership team. Our latest analysis shows that women earn 99.4% of men’s pay in equivalent positions, and we continue to take action to close this gap.
To further strengthen awareness and accountability, we have embedded DEIB commitments and principles across the organization and use insights from our annual Employee Perspective Survey to drive continuous improvement. Over the past year, results improved and reinforced our top-quartile position.
With operations in 30 countries and distributors in more than 100 countries, Laerdal places strong emphasis on ethical business conduct and anti-corruption. Clear standards and expectations apply across our operations and business relationships.
The Laerdal Code of Conduct sets out expectations for responsible behavior and ethical decision-making for employees as well as business partners, including distributors and suppliers. It addresses integrity, compliance with applicable laws, anti-corruption, and respect for human rights across our value chain.