Public Profile

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Jotun's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

50

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Jotun's score of 50 is higher than 99% 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 2023, Jotun, headquartered in Norway, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 94,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 29,372,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 65,969,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions were significant, amounting to about 3,903,560,000 kg CO2e, which encompasses various categories such as purchased goods and services, use of sold products, and upstream transportation. Jotun's emissions have shown a trend of reduction in emissions intensity over the years. For instance, in 2022, the emissions intensity was approximately 135,000 kg CO2e per tonne produced, which decreased to about 135,000 kg CO2e per tonne in 2021 and further to 135,000 kg CO2e per tonne in 2020. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Jotun's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through their comprehensive emissions reporting across all three scopes. The company continues to monitor and report its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in climate commitments.

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202220232024
Scope 1
27,360,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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

Industry emissions intensity

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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. Jotun is headquartered in NO, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Jotun is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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