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.
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.
Featured stories
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.
Jotun has donated NOK 1 mill to Pakistan aid
The flood in Pakistan is causing an enormous humanitarian crisis. Jotun has donated NOK 1 million to Red Cross/Red Crescent’s work in the country.
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.
Be proud of who you are
In Jotun, we want everyone to feel safe, be proud of their identity and apply their whole self at work. Meet nine Jotun employees who share their experiences in our brand-new film.
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
The employees at Jotun Philippines are encouraged to bring their true self to work every day.
Stepping up the game on diversity
As an increasingly global company in an increasingly diversified world, Jotun is embracing differences amongst our more than 10,200 employees.
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.
Diversity in action
Jotun recognises the importance of having a diverse and inclusive workforce. By building a culture of belonging and creating a welcoming workplace, Jotun can foster innovation and encourage collaboration.
Leading the way for the next generation
Driven by boldness and ambition to learn, Serena Gonsalves continues to make her mark in the global and diverse world of Jotun. Read on to discover how she’s paving the way for the next generation of leaders.
Targeted support
Jotun has supported The International Committee of the Red Cross / Red Crescent (ICRC) Movement for many years, providing support to disaster relief efforts through the Norwegian Red Cross.
Leap of faith
Sometimes, taking big risks pays off. For Norunn Folsvik, trying something new sometimes means putting doubts aside.
Investing in a multicultural workforce
Hiring people from all over the world can yield positive results in more ways than one. Saying yes to diversity means “we often arrive at better solutions, faster” says the R&D Director.
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.
Embracing opportunity
Sandefjord may not share much in common with his birthplace in Malaysia, but for Melvin Lee, Norway is home – for now.
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.
Citizen of the world
Yi Huang’s willingness to embrace opportunities has led to a truly global career with Jotun.
Diversity and inclusion
Jotun promotes equality and values differences in people. We hire and develop diverse employees and ensure they feel respected, appreciated, and included. Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our company DNA and has a clear impact on our way of doing business.
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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