46 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT Jotun GreenSteps For many years, the Jotun GreenSteps programme has given structure to our efforts to develop greener products and implementing environmental initiatives. Cleaner products Research and development at Jotun has long focused on creating greener and safer products, for both environmental and commercial reasons. Better environmental outcomes are achieved directly by substituting chemicals, and indirectly, by offering our customers products that protect their property more effectively and for longer periods of time. In addition, we continually strive to manufacture these products in a more efficient and sustainable manner. Through Jotun GreenSteps, we have launched a range of internal and external initiatives, some of which are listed below. Main activities in 2014 - Launched more environmentally friendly and longer lasting products within the following product ranges: SeaQuantum (Hull Performance Solutions), Jotamastic, Steelmaster, Hardtop, Pilot, Jotaguard, Tankguard, Fenomastic, Jotashield and Jotacote - Phased out lead chromates from all paint and coatings formulations worldwide - Substituted Zinc dust type I with Zinc dust type II. Type II has a high purity grade, with max. 0.01 per cent lead content by weight. - Launched Save Energy campaign, as part of the “I Care” campaign. Actions included installing skylights, energy meters, LED lights, greater use of white paints in factories, reduced use of air-conditioners, and electrical check-ups - Conducted study of supply chain in Europe to identify potential efficiencies - Included Jotun GreenSteps issues in supplier audits Our goals for 2015 and beyond - Continue to reduce the TiO2 content of our paints without reducing quality or lowering opacity - Continue to improve durability and increase maintenance intervals for our products - Reduce hazardous chemicals in products applied by consumers - Continue to reduce the amount of solvents per litre of coating within the Marine and Protective segments - Reduce amount of waste to 2 per cent of the production volume by 2016 - Work towards goal of substituting all solvent based decorative paints with waterborne products
Jotun Group Report 2014
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