Tracking diversity
To track Jotun’s status and progress, the company measures gender
balance, generational representation, and ethnic and cultural diversity,
expressed by national representation. Balance within these diversity
parameters is tracked and followed up by different companies, functions,
and organisation levels.
More information about Jotun’s Diversity and Inclusion initiative, as well
as results of the status and progress, is found on https://www.jotun.com/
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Accommodating special needs
Jotun cooperates with several institutions towards facilitating training
and adjusting work conditions for Jotun employees who, for different
reasons (e.g., health, age, personal reasons), struggle with fulfilling daily
regular working commitments. When needed, cooperation agreements
are entered with relevant institutions to promote training, internship and
work experience opportunities for people who struggle to enter the labour
market.
Global mobility
Jotun’s Global Mobility programmes allow Jotun to rotate and transfer
employees safely, legally, and effectively between Jotun companies and
countries. The Board continues to support programmes that encourage
employees to gain cross-functional, cross-segment and cross-border
experience. Mobility programmes include both short and long-term
assignments, and provide employees with the infrastructure, support and
benefits, including support for the partners of employees on overseas
assignments. In 2021, 165 employees participated in mobility programmes.
Competence development
By offering employees ample opportunities for career development and
competence development initiatives that have the same, high standard all
over the world, Jotun strengthens its competitive advantage. In addition,
Jotun offers workshops related to team alignment, business planning,
cultural awareness, Diversity & Inclusion, and other subjects.
Jotun’s approach to competence development is made up of three
elements: Jotun Academy, a vital resource for strengthening corporate
culture and individual skills within key business areas; Digital Learning,
an advanced suite of digital tools that provides point-of-work learning
and helps employees keep pace with change; and Team Development,
delivering workshops and tools to enhance team effectiveness. Looking
ahead, Jotun is exploring the potential of using virtual and augmented
reality solutions for future training purposes.
HSEQ – Health and safety
Jotun’s goal is to conduct our operations with zero injuries, fires, spills, or
claims, and to protect our employees and the environment as we deliver
quality products and services.
Most of this work is achieved through Jotun’s HSEQ Management System.
The Jotun HSEQ Management System outlines the rules and regulations
that must be implemented across the company. Specifically, it provides
the structure to track and manage 15 elements related to health, safety,
environment, and product quality management. Jotun expands and
updates the system regularly to make sure it meets or exceeds demanding
international standards, reflecting Jotun’s commitment to health and
safety for people, care for the environment, and quality in our products and
services.
Fire represents the most significant threat to Jotun personnel and property.
In 2021, Jotun focused on electrical fires, fire detection, fire-fighting
systems, fire segregation and managing risk related to static electricity. In
2021, Jotun experienced two major fires, one very serious, which occurred
at the energy central at the company’s binder factory in Sandefjord. This fire
resulted in no injuries, but significant material damage to the building. The
Board expects corrective actions to be implemented pending the conclusion
of a formal investigation. Otherwise, the company registered six minor fire
and 17 potential fires in other countries. None of these fires resulted in
injury or property damage.
Creating a safe work environment is a priority for the Board. The Group
continually develops and improves HSEQ Management System to safeguard
the safety of Jotun employees. The number of injuries resulting in an
Board of Directors
absence of one day or more per one million working hours (Lost Time Injury
Rate LTIR) was 1.4 (1.7 in 2020), representing an all-time low. The LTIR for
Jotun A/S was 0.0 in 2021 compared with 0.59 in 2020. Absence due to
sickness for the Group in 2021 was 1.6 per cent, compared to 1.7 per cent
in 2020. Absence due to sickness in Jotun A/S was 3.1 per cent in 2021
compared with 2.1 per cent in 2020.
In Jotun’s efforts to continuously and proactively identify risks and
maintain optimal manufacturing performance, Jotun documents issues,
record incidents, implements improvements and shares best practices.
Jotun schedules periodic HSEQ audits to verify compliance. In 2021, Jotun
completed a total of nine HSEQ audits of Jotun factories. In addition, Jotun
performed three audits on ongoing construction projects in Dubai, Egypt,
and Qatar.
“I Care” initiative
Every Jotun employee contributes to making their workplace safer through
the ongoing “I Care” initiative. Each Jotun company runs three separate “I
Care” projects every year. One project is centrally initiated, and each of the
manufacturing sites launches the other two. The choice of theme is based
on needs and risk factors identified within Jotun production units and varies
annually. The outcomes from “I Care” campaigns are carefully measured,
and improvements are rewarded both individually and at a team level.
COVID 19 pandemic
In 2021, Jotun personnel and operations were impacted by the coronavirus
in different regions and at different times. All Jotun companies followed
Jotun’s COVID-19 guidelines which included 10 elements covering rules
for work and social situations and met requirements to document and
report on infections. Jotun also encouraged open communication between
countries and regions to share effective risk mitigation strategies. The
company encouraged vaccination, and in some countries, purchased
vaccines for distribution to employees and their families. By building on
lessons learned the year before, sharing effective strategies and remaining
in full compliance with locally enforced health and safety guidelines, Jotun
was able to safeguard the welfare of employees.
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