Jotun donates after Myanmar earthquakes
Jotun has donated NOK 1 million to Red Cross/Red Crescent and their humanitarian aid efforts following the earthquakes in Myanmar.
Social Sustainability
Protecting people and societies
We embrace responsibility for our employees and the societies where we operate. With a strong corporate culture and sound values, we create a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace where people can grow. In addition, Jotun strives to make a positive impact through community initiatives and collaboration.
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Gender pioneer in marine coatings
As one of the first women to sell marine coatings to Polish shipowners, Anna Pionka has not only broken barriers, but also helped Jotun become a market leader.
Jotun donates NOK 2 mill to humanitarian aid in the Middle East region
Jotun’s longtime partner in humanitarian aid support – Red Cross and Red Crescent – is supporting civilians in several countries in the conflict areas. There is a massive need for help in the region.
Jotun supports aid in Libya
Libya suffers from devastating floods caused by Storm Daniel. Jotun has decided to donate NOK 1 mill to support Red Cross/Red Crescent in the area.
Jotun donation to emergency aid in Morocco
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco September 8th, causing widespread devastation. Jotun has donated NOK 1 million to Red Cross/Red Crescent to emergency aid in the area.
A passion for learning
With encouragement from Jotun and support from his family, Ashraf Salem ElSayed Abousalem earned a Master’s degree and PhD while building his career at Jotun.
Adding VR to the can
Jotun’s Learning & Development crew uses state-of-the-art technology to create internal training programs. “If we want to create a better Jotun, we need to keep innovating”, Senior Learning Advisor Matthieu Augereau says.
Role model at the shipyard
After being turned down twice by a competing company, Nilay Yilmaz (28) landed a job in Jotun Turkey and became the first female coating advisor in the country. Now her colleagues hope to see more women at the busy shipyards.
Jotun donates emergency aid to Ukraine
The collapse of the Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine is among the largest destructions of civil infrastructure since February 2022 and has major humanitarian consequences. Jotun has decided to donate NOK 2 mill to The Red Cross/Red Crescent and their emergency aid in the area.
Be proud of who you are
We want every Jotun employee to be proud of who they are – throughout the year and all over the world.
Career boost in the Middle East
Jotun’s employees are encouraged to pursuit new careers within the company. For Yasmine (31) a short-term assignment sent her on a career boosting journey.
Instant success with extra care
To support the employees when they need it the most, Jotun launched Penguin Care. Six months later the program has already improved the quality of life for several Jotun employees and families throughout the world.
Jotun donates to Ukraine aid
To help meet the growing need for humanitarian aid in Ukraine, Jotun has donated NOK 1 mill to the Red Cross/ Red Crescent and NOK 0.5 mill to Norwegian People’s Aid to support their work in the country.
Extra care in difficult times
During the pandemic, our mental health has been heavily challenged. In Jotun Turkey, a company paid well-being program has given more than 1 000 employees valuable help.
Hit the American dream
Stein Kjølberg is one of many Jotun employees with various positions and countries under the belt. Now the Norwegian is packing his golf clubs and moving to the US.
Diversity in the workplace pays off
“Focusing on diversity and inclusion gives huge benefits – both on an individual and corporate level”, says Faten Lubani in Globale Sandefjord and Åsmund Bergem in Jotun.
Proud diversity celebration in the Philippines
During their very own diversity campaign this month, the employees at Jotun Philippines are encouraged to bring their true self to work every day.
Citizen of the world
Yi Huang’s willingness to embrace opportunities has led to a truly global career with Jotun.
Jotun provides support to the COVAX programme
In the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, Jotun has donated NOK 5 million to UNICEF and the COVAX programme.
Saving lives in South East Asia
Jotun continues to support Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) in their efforts in some of the world’s most dangerous places. There still are millions of mines and explosive remnants of war hidden under the soil in Vietnam and Cambodia.
Leap of faith
Sometimes, taking big risks pays off. For Norunn Folsvik, trying something new sometimes means putting doubts aside.
Seeds of hope
Through collaboration and the clever use of technology, Jotun Turkey’s “GreenSteps” campaign has built strong social media engagement that has raised awareness and money for re-forestation projects.
Embracing opportunity
Sandefjord may not share much in common with his birthplace in Malaysia, but for Melvin Lee, Norway is home – for now.
Diversity and inclusion
Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. We hire and develop diverse people and ensure they feel respected, appreciated, and included.
Our more than 10,300 employees on all continents represent 88 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc.
We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.
Competence development
Providing conditions for our employees to grow and prosper internally enables Jotun's organic growth and long-term business success. The Jotun Academy is the hub of all corporate training programmes worldwide, relevant for all regions and segments.
Health and safety at work
We have a zero vision for accidents, fires or environmental damage. Jotun's HSEQ system meets or exceeds demanding international standards, reflecting our commitment to health and safety for people, care for the environment, and quality in our products and services.
Contributing to better societies
Present in over 100 countries, Jotun strives for meaningful impact based on mutual understanding and respect. By acting on diverse social issues, providing donations, purchasing equipment, sharing expertise and inviting employees to volunteer, we connect with communities and contribute to local development.
Global commitment
In collaboration with our partners, we can generate a greater positive impact while ensuring effective resource allocation. Organisations that we have worked with over the past years are The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Norwegian People's Aid (NPA), Bellona, UN Global Compact, Transparency International and UNICEF/COVAX.
Local commitment
Jotun operates in many countries around the world, and the needs of the local communities often differ. Therefore, we focus on initiatives that can make a difference locally, engage our employees, make targeted donations, and share our expertise.
We help fund institutions like schools and hospitals, making it easier to access basic health services and education. Many of our projects also target disadvantaged and vulnerable groups, helping them regain confidence and see prospects for their future.
Business ethics and integrity
As a responsible corporate citizen, we put ethical business conduct at the heart of our operations. Standing by our values and business principles allows us to sustain a robust and effective organisation in the light of evolving markets and growing competition.
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Jotun conducts business operations with loyalty, care, respect and boldness in the interest of customers, suppliers, employees, shareholders, the environment and the society at large. Our business principles cover the areas of ethics and integrity, community, fair trade and free competition. They also define how we treat our employees and run our business operations.
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Jotun works actively against corruption. Corruption and bribery are threats to economic development and foster poverty. We owe it to our customers, the local communities, our shareholders and our employees, to keep our integrity and have high ethical standards.
Jotun emphasises openness, discussions and training as the best way of creating the right attitudes in combination with rules and guidelines.
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We have a channel for reporting intolerable circumstances relating to Jotun’s activities, which can be used both for internal and external stakeholders. All reports are handled confidentially, and whistleblowers are protected and treated with respect.
We expect and encourage reporting on:
Severe incidents, breaches or suspected breaches of:
- Jotun's Business Principles or laws and regulations, corruption or other human and labour rights violations
- Discrimination or harassment
- Threats to life or health
- Fraud, theft and/or embezzlement
- False financial reporting
- Conflicts of interest
- Violations of competition laws
- Violations of environmental regulations
- Breaches of confidentiality
Want to report a concern? You can submit a report anonymously on Jotun's whistle-blowing site.
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Jotun is present in parts of the world where human rights and decent working conditions may be at risk, whether directly through our own operations or indirectly through the supply chain. We respect and protect human and labour rights, following internationally recognized guidelines and declarations.
Our commitment is based on the following guidelines and principles:
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
- International Covenant on Economic
- Social and Cultural UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
- OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
- International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (ILO Convention)
- UN Global Compact principles
Through internal audits, we make sure that our Human Rights policy applies to all local Jotun companies. Jotun expects that our personnel, business partners and other stakeholders directly linked to our operations, products or services, respect fundamental human rights.
Jotun has procedures to protect human rights and address violations, anchored at the Board of Directors. All our companies conduct annual self-assessment. They also report to the local Board of Directors in Business Reviews biannually.
Business lines address all issues within their scope, including taking appropriate administrative or legal steps. We only do business with suppliers that respect human rights and obtain external assurance on our human rights compliance.
Read Jotun's Human Rights Policy.
Do you have questions regarding Jotun’s commitment to Human Rights and decent working conditions? Please use this link for sending us request for information:
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The Norwegian Transparency Act entered into force 1. July 2022. This is a publication of Jotun’s account for due diligence per 30th of June 2023, in accordance with Section 4 and 5 in the Act, approved by the Board of Directors and CEO the 26th of May 2023.
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Jotun is committed to responsible sourcing of raw materials. Responsible sourcing includes assessments to avoid use of conflict minerals in your supply chain.
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