Carbon footprint
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. Reported KPIs include waste in
kg per tonnes produced (per cent), total waste
(hazardous and non-hazardous), energy kWh
per tonnes produced, and energy kWh per
tonnes produced for powder coatings.
In 2019, Jotun recorded global emissions of
84 037 tons Co2-equivalents, marking an
overall reduction of two per cent per ton
produced. The total electrical consumption
in 2019 was 140 kWh/tonnes produced,
compared to 143 kWh in 2018.
The waste generated relative to the volume
produced was 1.8 per cent in 2019 compared
to 1.7 per cent in 2018.
There were no discharges to water or soil
causing any significant pollution to the
environment in 2019.
Jotun GreenSteps
Jotun GreenSteps is a programme that
coordinates the company’s efforts to support
a more sustainable environment. Through the
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
from corrosion, wear and tear.
Jotun contributes to a more sustainable
environment through product innovation,
specification support and documentation. For
example, Jotun offers heat reflective exterior
paints and coatings to help owners of buildings
in warm climates save on energy costs, thus
reducing emissions. In the Marine Coatings
segment, the company’s Hull Performance
concept help owners reduce drag on their hulls,
cutting fuel costs and corresponding emissions.
For owners of buildings, malls, airports and
other high value structures, Jotun offers one
of the industry’s most complete range of
solvent-free products to help them reduce their
environmental footprint.
The concept, Green Building Solutions, is
supported by standardised documentation
(Environmental Product Declarations) helping
owners, architects, consultants and specifiers
to easily calculate requirements for green
building certification. By offering end users
a complete range of paints and coatings,
supported by documentation of emissions and
environmental impact, Jotun helps owners
achieve their environmental objectives.
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 Jotun operates.
Governing standards
Effective governance ensures Jotun can fulfil
its objective of operating as a good corporate
citizen, meeting defined company standards
and enhancing global reputation. The Group
has implemented clear and responsible
governance structures throughout Jotun,
with Board’s decisions communicated clearly
throughout the organisation to ensure central
strategy translates to local impact. The Board
oversees the Group Management team,
responsible for overseeing regional and local
management teams that work to adhere to
standards and contribute to the success of
Group strategy.
Jotun conducts a comprehensive programme
of reviews and audits to confirm that Group
policies are applied, and individual businesses
are performing in line with expectations
through business reviews, financial audits,
Human Resources (HR) reviews, Health, Safety,
Environment and Quality (HSEQ) audits,
supplier audits and CR reports.
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Fighting corruption
Jotun remains committed to working
against corruption. Jotun builds a culture of
transparency through a variety of means,
most notably through a robust anti-corruption
policy and training programme. Anti-corruption
training is included in the induction programme
for new employees as well as in Jotun
Academy trainings. Emphasis is placed on
e-learning courses and regular classroom
training, especially for individuals working in
management, purchasing and sales.
Jotun has certified trainers in every region to
lead dilemma training courses. The company
has also developed stronger “whistle-blowing”
routines, refining guidelines to enhance clarity
and embedding them throughout the global
organisation. Regional compliance teams
are established to ensure each case receives
the attention it deserves, while safeguarding
whistle-blowers. By working actively to fight
corruption, Jotun serves as a model example of
transparency and encourages ethical behaviour
with customers and suppliers alike.
Making a difference
Jotun works globally and locally to support
charitable causes. The Group has a long-term
relationship with the International Committee
of the Red Cross (ICRC). The ICRC is a global
organisation with a vast network of local
operations, enabling it to centrally coordinate
efforts that extend to crisis situations,
worldwide. This approach aligns with the
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