PROTECTING PEOPLE Jotun formalised its approach to the protection of Human Rights in 2016, launching a refined policy to clarify its structure, objectives and to ensure the highest standards for all global stakeholders. Jotun has always worked to safeguard human rights. The value of the individual permeates through every strata of our worldwide business, moulding our internal culture and all external activities. People always come first at Jotun. In 2016 the business formalised its approach to human rights with a new policy aligned with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Human Rights (UNGPHR) and reviewed by external human rights consultants. This ensures greater structure, clearer guidelines and an over-arching programme that meets international standards. Jotun’s human rights policy relates to three core groups; employees, suppliers and contractors, and local societies. EMPLOYEES Jotun is committed to respecting and protecting the human rights of our employees in line with the ILO’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. This encompasses: • Non-discrimination Jotun recognizes the value of diversity and is committed to preventing discrimination in all forms • Prohibition of child labour Education comes first. We do not allow children below the age of 15 to be employed in our operations. We do not allow children under the age of 18 to perform tasks that may jeopardise their health, safety or morals • Prohibition of forced labour Work relationships should be freely chosen and free from threats. We will not use any form of forced labour in our operations • Freedom of association and the right to engage in collective bargaining Jotun recognises and respects the right to freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining in accordance with local laws and regulations SUPPLIERS AND CONTRACTORS The protection of human rights should be equally as important to Jotun’s major suppliers. We will evaluate and select suppliers in accordance with our policy, auditing their human rights performance where appropriate. LOCAL SOCIETIES Jotun can positively contribute to the promotion of high human rights standards in the places where it undertakes business activity, opposing, for example, human trafficking and the exploitation of children. ESTABLISHED, STRUCTURED AND SAFE The new policy is now embedded throughout the organisation, with the necessary processes and reporting tools, including reviews and audits, in place to maintain uniform high standards. Reporting channels are established and clear, on both a local and Group level, and we are committed to the protection of all genuine whistle blowers, ensuring they are not punished, indirectly or directly, for bringing policy breaches to light. 59 JOTUN AND SOCIETY
Jotun Group Report 2016
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