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Jotun

Jotun, officially known as Jotun A/S, is a leading global manufacturer of paints and coatings, headquartered in Norway. Established in 1926, the company has expanded its operations across major regions, including Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Jotun is renowned for its innovative solutions in protective coatings, decorative paints, and marine coatings, catering to diverse industries such as construction, shipping, and oil and gas. With a commitment to sustainability and quality, Jotun's core products include high-performance paints that offer exceptional durability and aesthetic appeal. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its environmentally friendly practices and cutting-edge technology. Jotun's strong market position is underscored by its extensive global presence and a reputation for excellence in the coatings industry.

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45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Jotun's score of 45 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Jotun's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Jotun, headquartered in Norway, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,300,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 32,593,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 50,880,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 4,267,588,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 3,195,374,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Jotun's total emissions were approximately 3,903,560,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 29,372,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions at 65,969,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 3,903,560,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to transparency by disclosing emissions across all three scopes. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Jotun has not publicly set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their sustainability strategy. Overall, Jotun's emissions data highlights the significant impact of their operations, particularly in Scope 3, and underscores the importance of establishing clear climate action goals moving forward.

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202220232024
Scope 1
27,360,000
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Scope 2
81,561,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
3,520,690,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jotun's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Jotun is in NO, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Jotun is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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