BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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to 14 different elements (i.e. risk management, quality, and
product safety), working towards the same universal goals.
The system empowers local management organisation with
HSEQ responsibility, allowing for more individual focus on key
elements and making standards easier to manage.
Training
Competence development is critical for Jotun to achieve HSE
objectives and build a culture of effective health and safety
environmental practices. In addition to HSE training courses
offered through Jotun Academy and e-learning modules, all
production facilities are required to have a HSEQ manager,
responsible for organising at least one “HSE Day” every year,
covering all aspects of HSE. In 2018, each employee in Jotun
received an average of 11 hours of general HSE training. A total
of 10 HSEQ audits were conducted in 2018, with a further 12
planned for 2019.
In 2018, three new HSE e-learning modules were added to the
portfolio of online courses. Group HSEQ has found this to be an
effective way to raise awareness about HSE requirements in Jotun.
Working conditions
Creating a safe work environment is a priority for the Board.
The Group continually develops and improves the management
system that sets uniform global standards, while supporting
individual operations in their efforts to address issues and
improve performance on a local level.
Two tragic fatalities related to construction work on Jotun sites
were reported in 2018. Both casualties were under the control
and supervision of external contractors.
The number of injuries resulting in an absence of one day or
more per one million working hours (Lost Time Injury Rate “LTIR)
was 2.3 (2.6 in 2017). The LTIR for Jotun A/S was 0.53 in 2018
compared with 1.78 in 2017. Absence due to sickness for the
Group in 2018 was 1.5 per cent, compared to 1.7 per cent in
2017. Absence due to sickness in Jotun A/S was 3.7 per cent in
2018, compared with 4.1 per cent in 2017.
Environment
Jotun is committed to continually improving its environmental
performance. The Group follows a long-term strategy that
focuses on reducing waste while optimising energy efficiency.
The company identifies best practices locally, such as installing
light tunnels, solar panels and treating wastewater on-site,
and introduces them internationally, while setting stringent
standards on a Group level for all sites to follow.
Air emissions from Jotun’s factories mainly consist of solvents.
Some factories have abatement systems for wastewater, and
they are all operating in line with local requirements. Jotun has
been reporting on its carbon footprint by region since 2009,
detailing CO2 output of each area and company, and providing
a detailed picture of Jotun’s overall environmental performance.
Reporting required from each site include waste in kg per
tonnes produced (per cent), total waste (hazardous and nonhazardous),
and energy kWh per tonnes produced for powder
coatings.
In 2018, Jotun recorded global emissions of 85 877 tonnes
CO2-equivalents, marking an overall reduction of 7.3 per
cent per tonne produced compared to last year. The total
electrical consumption in 2018 was 143 kWh/tonnes produced,
compared to 139 kWh in 2017.
The waste generated relative to the volume produced was 1.7
per cent in 2018 compared to 1.8 per cent in 2017.
There were no discharges to water or soil causing any significant
pollution to the environment in 2018.
Safety
Safety is a cornerstone of all Jotun operations. The Group
continually develops and improves the management system
that sets uniform global standards, while supporting individual
operations in their efforts to address local issues and improve
performance on a local level.
Fire represents the most significant threat to Jotun personnel
and property. The Board has a “zero tolerance” policy regarding
fires and has approved the allocation of significant resources
to manage this risk. In 2018, there was a total of two fires
(one outside Jotun’s premises and one at an external rented
warehouse), seven minor fires and 23 potential fires. None
of these fires were major incidents and no injuries or serious
damage to property was sustained.
7. Corporate Responsibility
Jotun’s approach to Corporate Responsibility (CR) is based on
commitment to our corporate values (Loyalty, Care, Respect
and Boldness), UN Human Rights, the International Labour
Organisation (ILO) and commitment to UN Global Compact,
as well as local laws and regulations. While all employees are
responsible for meeting Jotun’s CR objectives, Jotun’s Board
and Group Management have overall responsibility for the
company’s CR commitments.
Jotun’s Business Principles and corporate governance define
the ethical and administrative framework necessary to ensure
responsible behaviour towards all stakeholders. The framework
guides the company’s selection of suppliers, how the company
interacts with customers and how initiatives are implemented to
enhance the health and wellbeing of employees. It also serves
to define and encourage good corporate citizenship in the
communities where we operate.
Through the Jotun GreenSteps programme the company
embraces initiatives to better protect the environment. This
includes developing products that minimise impact on the
environment, the way in which products are manufactured, and
providing customers with paints and coatings that will reduce
their carbon footprint and protect their property.
Jotun’s approach to CR also encompasses commercial initiatives,
including Hull Performance Solutions (HPS), a marine antifouling
which lowers fuel costs and corresponding emissions. Green
Building Solutions, a tool designed to provide global specifiers
and building owners with approved systems that meet “green
building” requirements, among others. In addition, Jotun has