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Jotun, officially known as Jotun A/S, is a leading global player in the chemicals nec industry, headquartered in Norway. Founded in 1926, the company has established a strong presence across various regions, including Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Jotun is renowned for its innovative coatings and paints, primarily serving the decorative, protective, marine, and powder coatings sectors.
With a commitment to sustainability and quality, Jotun's core products include high-performance paints and coatings that are designed to withstand harsh environments. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its environmentally friendly solutions. Jotun's market position is bolstered by its extensive research and development efforts, making it a trusted name in the industry for both residential and industrial applications.
+15 vs industry average
Jotun’s score of 47 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Jotun, a Norwegian chemicals manufacturer, reported total emissions of approximately 4.63 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This included about 33.86 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 47.51 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 4.55 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions were purchased goods and services (approximately 3.29 billion kg CO2e) and use of sold products (about 805.91 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, Jotun's total emissions were approximately 4.31 billion kg CO2e in 2024, and about 3.98 billion kg CO2e in 2023. In 2022, total emissions were around 3.63 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 27.36 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 81.56 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 3.52 billion kg CO2e.
Jotun has made several climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade (2023-2025). More specifically, Jotun targets a 60% absolute reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030, and a 60% absolute reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030, both against a 2021 baseline. For longer-term goals, Jotun aims for a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2050 and a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2050, also against a 2021 baseline. The company has a goal to achieve carbon neutrality in its purchased energy (Scope 2) by 2035 and aims to be carbon neutral overall by 2040. Jotun is also committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. Jotun A/S has committed to setting near-term targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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