LESS IS MORE Jotun has a mission to reduce waste, energy consumption and the impact of its global activities on the environment. This long-term dedication yielded positive results in 2016. Jotun is committed to doing more with less. Continuing the growth of our global business, product range and overall customer satisfaction, while reducing our proportion of waste to production levels. This means utilising materials, processes and recycling initiatives that offer optimal levels of both effectiveness and efficiency. It is a long-term strategy defined by continual refinement and improvement. MEETING WASTE GOALS In 2012 Jotun set the objective of reducing waste vs. production levels to two per cent by 2016. We are pleased to confirm that this target was achieved. The reduction of waste water, a bi-product of our manufacturing processes and the result of washing production equipment, has been a long-term focus. From 2013 to 2015 the Group reduced the level of waste water from 10 to seven kg per 1000 tonnes produced. This figure was maintained in 2016. This was achieved through enhanced planning and efficiency, but also through a redoubling of our commitment to recycle water wherever possible. RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENTS Waste water was a key focus in the MEIA region in 2016. Previously waste water from Jotun’s production facilities was transported off-site for treatment at all locations in the Middle East – an activity demanding time, transportation and the use of valuable resources. In 2016, Jotun committed to tackling this issue, constructing ‘inhouse’ waste water treatment plants in Dubai and Saudi Arabia, and developing a cutting edge facility in the newly opened Oman factory. This ensures our operations meet all regulatory demands, while reducing our environmental footprint and supporting the longterm objectives of the organisation with regard to waste. LIMITING EMISSIONS 2016 saw the completion of a project to install Regenerative Thermal Oxidisers (RTO) at two plants in China and one in South Korea. RTOs help Jotun manage VOC to air discharge, enabling the combustion of solvents at much lower concentrations than normally required and thus limiting industrial emissions from our facilities. This safeguards local environments, satisfies regulations and contributes towards our wider global objectives. 2016 2015 2014 2012 0 5 10 15 20 25 2013 2016 2015 2014 2012 0 30 60 90 120 150 2013 HAZARDOUS AND NON HAZARDOUS WASTE (Kg waste per tonne produced) for Jotun Group Non hazardous waste Hazardous waste ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION (Per tonne produced) for Jotun Group 52 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
Jotun Group Report 2016
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