Jotun scores Gold in sustainability rating
According to the leading rating of companies’ sustainability performance, Jotun climbs to the top 5%. The Gold score is a result of dedicated work across functions.
Jotun stories
Welcome to Jotun stories. Here, you’ll find everything from interviews with industry experts and inspiring cases, to insights into how we work with some of the world’s most iconic structures.
Instant success with extra care for our employees
To support the employees when they need it the most, Jotun launched the Penguin CARE Program. Six months later the program has already improved the quality of life for several Jotun employees and families throughout the world.
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.
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 transforms training with global VR rollout
After identifying new use cases within innovative educational technology, Jotun is investing heavily in VR equipment.
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 Red Cross in Brazil
Heavy rainfall has caused destructive floods in parts of Brazil over the past weeks. 2.3 million people are affected, and Jotun has decided to donate NOK 1 million to Red Cross/IFRC and their aid in the area.
Green step in Vietnam
Utilizing clean energy is a key initiative throughout Jotun. In Vietnam, we now run 36% on solar power and the rest is secured from certified renewable energy sources.
Game on at work
Greek engineer Eleni Boviatsi has a PlayStation setup as her workstation. Currently on a short-term assignment in Norway, she is playing with Jotun's greatest innovation.
Extreme conditions call for extreme testing
Not that there is too much building activity going on at the South Pole. But if our coatings can get the job done there, they can do it anywhere.
Odd Gleditsch jr. passed away
Former CEO and Chairman of the Board in Jotun, Odd Gleditsch jr., passed away December 25th 2023.
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 long, colourful road to success
Jotun has celebrated an important milestone. The company’s 10,000th Multicolor Machine has been installed in a paint shop in Vietnam.
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.
Telenor + Jotun = smarter paint
Why is advanced communication technology from Telenor relevant for Jotun’s premium protective coatings? The answer is proven performance.
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.
Saving steel for a more sustainable future
In a recently published study, preventing steel from corroding is highlighted as one of the keys to a more sustainable future.
Running on sunshine
Jotun is stepping up the game on renewable energy. In Oman, the sun now provides the paints manufacturer with half of its energy needs.
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.
Closing down energy waste
In Jotun, sustainability is all about those small green steps. A new program for reducing air leakages is having a huge impact on both CO2 emissions and energy consumption.
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.
Increased care packages to 10,000 families
A unique company culture over many years has created a worldwide family feeling in Jotun. Now the Norwegian paints manufacturer extends their reach to implement an increase of family-oriented benefits.
Playing for life
Karanba is a social initiative providing food, safety and education for youths from the favela in Rio de Janeiro. One of the main activities is playing soccer. However, the greatest triumphs come off the pitch.
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.