
In 2020, Jotun recorded global emissions of 73 520 tonnes CO2-equivalents,
marking an overall reduction of 13 per cent per ton produced. The total
electrical consumption in 2020 was 130 kWh/tonnes produced, compared
to 138 kWh in 2019.
The waste generated relative to the volume produced was 1.8 per cent in
2020, the same as in 2019.
There were no discharges to water or soil causing any significant pollution
to the environment in 2020.
JOTUN GREENSTEPS
In 2011, Jotun launched Jotun GreenSteps, a programme that coordinates
the company’s efforts to support a more sustainable environment. Jotun
GreenSteps works both as a platform to improve Jotun’s environmental
performance and a framework to help customers achieve their own
sustainability goals. The programme allows Jotun to track its performance
in five categories: Reducing VOC emissions, hazardous materials, energy
consumption, carbon emissions and waste.
In 2020, Jotun decided to focus on the three most relevant United
Nations (UN) Sustainability Goals where the company can make the most
significant impact. For example, the company’s Human Resources policies,
including the implementation of diverse and inclusive human resources
policies in 2020, is aligned with Goal Number 8 (Decent work and
economic growth). Likewise, the development of premium antifoulings
and the 2020 launch of Jotun’s proactive hull cleaning system, Hull
Skating Solutions, is aligned with Goal Number 14 (Life below water).
Jotun has identified Goal Number 12 (Responsible consumption and
production) as another area where the company can make a difference.
Through the Jotun GreenSteps programme, Jotun has taken steps
to align its own factory operations with this goal by implementing
systems and policies to reduce waste and lower energy consumption.
As a global manufacturer of paints and coatings, Jotun also occupies
a unique position in the value chain between suppliers and end users.
Jotun’s ability to carefully select and influence transportation and raw
materials suppliers on one end and help customers extend maintenance
intervals or reduce energy consumption on the other, has a big impact on
environmental sustainability.
Looking ahead, Jotun’s sustainability focus areas include the development
of holistic solutions relevant to Jotun’s unique role in the value chain. This
approach will be based on transparent, scientific methodology, such as
performing Life Cycle Assessments and offering Environmental Product
Declarations to help customers understand and quantify how paint
and coatings impact their environmental footprint. This same rigorous
cradle-to-grave approach will guide Jotun’s development of products
and solutions and be used to strengthen and expand Jotun GreenSteps
programme.
7. CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AND
COMPLIANCE
Jotun’s approach to Corporate Responsibility (CR) is grounded in our
corporate values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness. Internally, these
values define expectations for employees, help build a resilient corporate
culture and encourage a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Externally,
these values enable Jotun to strengthen its reputation, attract and retain
skilled workers and promote ethical business practices that hold suppliers,
dealers and distributors to a higher standard.
Working closely with Jotun’s Board of Directors, Group Management
establishes, amends and reinforces CR and Governance policies that
cascade down through the organisation. Regional managers are tasked
with communicating these policies and modelling good behaviour to
local personnel, ensuring that the company operates with one common
standard.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Jotun has established systems, reviews and audits to make sure various
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Board of Directors
Group functions and network of companies perform in line with
expectations. These systems are continuously updated to reflect new
policies developed by relevant departments.
Jotun’s timely investments in digital tools proved to be critical in 2020,
when managing the COVID-19 pandemic prohibited in-person classes,
which has been an important arena for building corporate culture with
responsible attitudes. Nevertheless, Jotun was able to organise online
training for a broad range of CR and Governance related topics. These
included anti-corruption dilemma training and Diversity and Inclusion
leadership training.
Jotun’s Corporate Responsibility policies are consistent with practices
outlined by the Human Rights and the International Labour Organization
(ILO) conventions of the United Nations. In addition, Jotun adheres to
the UN’s Global Compact and principles and guidelines for multinational
companies established by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation
and Development (OECD).
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
For more than three decades, Jotun has stood by the International Red
Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) movement providing support to disaster relief
efforts through the Norwegian Red Cross. In 2020, Jotun sponsored a
number of projects to contain the spread of COVID-19. In Iraq, the ICRC is
distributing hygiene kits to schools and clinics and in Pakistan ventilators
and protective equipment to aid in case management. Jotun has also
enabled the RCRC movement to fund support staff for screening sites in
Honduras and South Sudan.
In addition to initiatives managed by Jotun Group, each of Jotun’s 67
companies are required to allocate a portion of their revenue in support
of a local cause. In 2020, these efforts were focused on providing support
for communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, in
the Philippines, Jotun donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to
first responders and health care providers at a local hospital. In Egypt,
Jotun worked in partnership with local grocery stores to arrange food
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