Sustainability
Sustainability at Jotun
In 2021, Jotun restructured its existing sustainability activities to align with new reporting
requirements and capture long-term business opportunities.
Jotun recognises that its business activities have an impact on
the environment and in the communities where the company
is active. As a responsible corporate citizen, Jotun works to
maintain a solid governance framework guided by defined
business principles and a strong corporate culture based on the
company’s core values: Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.
In 2020, Jotun announced its commitment to all UN
Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). Jotun will focus on
four goals where the company can have the greatest impact.
Jotun defines sustainability in three dimensions commonly
known as ESG: Environment, Social and Governance.
ENVIRONMENT
Jotun protects the environment and creates value by
contributing to the customer’s sustainability ambitions
and goals. Jotun’s holistic approach aims to minimise the
environmental impact across the value chain, from sourcing raw
materials to manufacturing and distribution to the use, reuse
and recycling of products and materials. Jotun GreenSteps
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programme is the company’s framework, established in 2010 to
improve the company’s environmental footprint.
SOCIAL
Jotun is committed to modelling good corporate behaviour
for both its employees and the societies in which the company
operates. With a strong corporate culture and sound values,
Jotun creates a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace where
people can thrive and develop. In addition, Jotun seeks to
make a positive impact through community initiatives and
collaboration. As a responsible corporate citizen, Jotun places
ethical business conduct at the heart of its operations. Strong
values and business principles allow the company to sustain
a robust and effective organisation in the light of evolving
markets and growing competition.
GOVERNANCE
Jotun’s governance framework defines how Jotun is directed,
managed and controlled to ensure sound decision-making
and responsible operations. Jotun’s values, Business Principles
and commitment to sustainability are anchored by Jotun’s
Board of Directors. These concepts are reinforced by
corporate, regional and divisional bodies, and supported
by documents, policies and leadership training. The hierarchy
of governance bodies is as follows: Board of Directors, Jotun
Group management, regional and local management with
the support of staff functions on all levels.