At Jotun, all employees are invited to contribute to an open discussion about responsible attitudes and actions in a constructive and non-bureaucratic way.

Whistle blowing is the act of calling attention to intolerable circumstances relating to Jotun’s activities, by notifying someone who can do something about it.

There are many questions related to this topic:

• How should you — both as manager and as a colleague — deal with irregularities that occur within the organisation?
• How and in what way should one report these irregularities?
• To whom should one report?
• What should be done if nothing changes?

At Jotun, all employees are invited to contribute to an open discussion about responsible attitudes and actions in a constructive and non-bureaucratic way.

Fostering a culture in which people dare to raise difficult subjects does not come about all by itself. It requires both brave employees and skilled managers to enhance such a culture.

A lot of conflicts arise when you discover serious circumstances. Your own interests — including your future with Jotun — must be maintained, along with concern for the future reputation of the organisation.

At the same time, you have a professional responsibility to your superior.

It is Jotun’s responsibility to ensure that whistle-blowers are well taken care of internally, meaning that the person must not be punished, directly or indirectly.

On the other hand, anyone blowing the whistle without a proper reason or to harm a person or the organisation will be subject to disciplinary procedures.

It is preferable to file your report in writing. That is the best way of documenting a whistle-blower situation.

It is important to have proper facts and to be as certain as possible about the fundamental facts of the case.

On a day-to-day basis, you should seek guidance from and direct anti-corruption inquiries to your immediate superior. You may also contact the legal department, Group Controlling department or Corporate Affairs department of Jotun A/S if you have any questions about this manual or anti-corruption law on + 47 33 45 70 00.

If you decide to raise a complaint, this should also be reported through the proper channels, i.e. line manager. If this is inappropriate or inadequate due to the nature of the complaint, information may be given to HR, General Manager/Managing Director, or to: compliance@jotun.com