March 15, 2023
Jotun protects property. Our paints, coatings and solutions protect ships, buildings and infrastructure from degradation and corrosion. A key component in many of these assets is steel, the most common engineering material in the world.
However, steel production is highly energy intensive. In a recently published report, preventing steel corrosion – and thereby reducing the need for steel production – is highlighted as one of the keys to a more sustainable future.
Check out the following findings:
The full report “The carbon footprint of steel corrosion” can be found by following this link https://www.nature.com/articles/s41529-022-00318-1#Sec3
In Jotun, we believe that prolonging product life is one of our most important contributions to the world we live in. Remarkably enough, a 0.3 mm coating is enough to protect assets from corrosion. However, there is a huge job behind this thin layer – as you can see for yourself in the video above.
To ensure quantifiable numbers on how much CO₂ emissions Jotun coated vessel have avoided thanks to its coatings in 2024, DNV Maritime Advisory has performed a technical evaluation. With 11.1 million tons avoided CO₂ for its customers in 2024, the effect of Jotun’s Hull performance is proven and stands as a testament to Jotun’s Clean shipping commitment.
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.
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.
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