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New initiative is part of company’s ongoing COLORFUL COMMUNITIES program

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced it hosted an Investor Day in Helsinki, Finland, on June 9, 2022, highlighting the company’s growth through recent acquisitions, including Tikkurila, and its latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and goals. PPG provided an update on the integration and performance of Tikkurila, a leading Nordic paints and coatings company acquired in 2021. PPG leaders discussed how Tikkurila: Provides PPG with above-industry sales and earnings growth opportun

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has committed to setting near-term company-wide emission reductions in line with climate science through the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi), which is an organization that helps companies define their decarbonization strategy and reduce the impacts of climate change. PPG has an existing goal to reduce GHG emissions intensity by 15% by 2025 from a 2017 baseline, achieving a 9.7% reduction in 2021. The company has long reported emissions intensity from

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Diane Kappas, PPG vice president, Global Sustainability, has been named a 2022 Woman of Influence by the Pittsburgh Business Times. The recognition honors the Pittsburgh region's most influential businesswomen across every industry and profession who have a strong track record of performance and have made a difference in Western Pennsylvania and its communities. “Diane has been a key leader at PPG for more than three decades and a strong advocate for diversity

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council (OCTC) has recognized the company’s Huron, Barberton, Euclid, Cleveland and Strongsville facilities in the state for programs that are advancing sustainability, health and safety. “At PPG, sustainability is at the core of our business operations,” said Mike Corcoran, PPG global manager, Operational Sustainability. “We are constantly seeking ways to reduce our waste, water consumption and energy use and improve our processe

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the startup of a high-efficiency power-generation facility at its Quattordio, Italy, automotive paint and coatings manufacturing site. The facility is expected to reduce energy costs by 13% and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 10% annually. Combining cooling, heating and power, which is known as trigeneration, the facility can operate on a combination of natural gas and 5% hydrogen. This can be increased to 20% hydrogen with minimal investment and up to 60% with f

Company hosts 35 environmental volunteer events and donates nearly $600,000 in honor of Earth Day

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Company provides updates on strategy, progress in first dedicated DE&I report

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Focus on projects to help those affected by COVID-19 pandemic

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced it was recognized on the CLEAN200™ global list as the top paints, coatings and specialty materials manufacturer with the greatest percent of 2020 revenue from sustainably advantaged products. PPG ranked 74th overall on the list in green revenue, reporting 35% of sales from sustainably advantaged products in 2020. The company’s goal is to achieve 40% of sales from sustainably advantaged products by 2025. “According to Corporate Knights, Clean200 companies are puttin

PPG (NYSE:PPG) and the PPG Foundation today announced an investment of $13.3 million in 2021 to support more than 500 community partners and programs in the U.S. and internationally that are focused on education, social and racial equity, and community sustainability. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220216005250/en/ In 2021, PPG employees completed 56 COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® projects in 17 countries. (Photo: Business Wire

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced it received a perfect score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) workplace equality. PPG has been included in the index for 19 years. “With more than 50,000 global employees and operations in more than 75 countries, we are committed to cultivating a diverse workp

Company outperforms industry average in nearly every category in annual ranking

Increases scores in all areas and improves overall ranking by 42 spots

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it received the 2021 Carnegie Science Award in the corporate leadership category at the 25th annual celebration held Nov. 5, 2021, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. “The Carnegie Science Awards celebrate the accomplishments of the creative and forward-thinking minds in Pittsburgh’s science, technology and education communities and provide opportunities for them to meet and share their stories,” said Jason Brown, Henry Buhl, Jr., director, Carnegie Science Center. “

More Than 150 pieces of Donated Art to Be Auctioned; Inspirational Immersive Experience Promised for All Attendees; Funds Raised Will Support Mental Health Services for Pittsburgh's LGBTQ+ Community

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PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that the PPG Foundation is providing more than $170,000 in undergraduate college scholarships through the NATIONAL MERIT® Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The PPG Foundation has awarded more than 3,000 scholarships to help U.S. students accelerate their undergraduate studies and career opportunities since establishing the PPG Foundation Scholarship Program in 1956. From aspiring engineers to physicians, the 2021 scholarships include 29 new awards for children of PP

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PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has been named one of the “Best Employers for Women 2021” by Forbes magazine. PPG was the top paints, coatings, and chemicals manufacturer included on the list, and ranked No. 137 overall. As part of its efforts to strengthen diversity, equity and inclusion across the company, PPG is focusing on increasing female representation to align with population demographics in the communities in which it operates. To help achieve this objective, PPG introduced chang

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Company publishes 2020 Sustainability Report aligned to SASB, GRI standards

Company recognized for creating employment opportunities for blind, visually impaired

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PPG (NYSE:PPG) and the PPG Foundation today announced an investment of $13 million in 2020 to address the needs of local communities in the U.S. and internationally. The funding supported initiatives focused on education, COVID-19 relief, social justice and employee engagement. “As the world faced the COVID-19 pandemic, racial injustice, economic hardships and other challenges throughout 2020, our company's purpose to ‘protect and beautify the world’ guided our actions in serving our local commu

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PPG (NYSE: PPG) and the PPG Foundation today announced a commitment to invest $20 million by 2025 to address systemic racism and advance racial equity in the U.S. by funding educational pathways for Black communities and people of color. The commitment strengthens PPG’s focus on education – a priority giving area for PPG and the PPG Foundation – and furthers its support of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. “We aim to reach diverse students and communities to champion ch

PPG (NYSE: PPG) today published its 2019 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s progress toward achieving its 2025 sustainability goals in key environmental, social and governance areas. The report is available at sustainability.ppg.com. “At the center of our company’s purpose is a commitment to ‘protect and beautify the world,’” said Michael H. McGarry, PPG chairman and chief executive officer. “Now more than ever, the word ‘protect’ is taking on even greater meaning as we are focuse

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PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it will donate 80,000 masks to hospitals in Pittsburgh, New York, Cleveland, Detroit and Huntsville, Ala., in support of Coronavirus relief efforts. A supply of 20,000 N95 masks were recently distributed to UPMC and Allegheny Health Network hospitals in Pittsburgh, PPG’s global headquarters community. An additional 50,000 surgical masks and 10,000 N95 masks in total will be distributed to: UPMC and Allegheny Health Network hospitals in Pittsburgh; New York ar

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PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that Courtney Balliet, PPG manager, strategy, science and technology (S&T), has earned the STEP Ahead Award, presented by the Manufacturing Institute. The recognition acknowledges Balliet’s exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the manufacturing industry. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200303005269/en/Courtney Balliet, PPG manager, strategy, science and technology (

Company achieves milestone, completes more than 300 COLORFUL COMMUNITIES projects since 2015

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Nonprofit celebrates Pittsburgh women making a difference at 15th annual ceremony

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced initiatives to support coronavirus relief efforts in China. The company will donate $143,437 USD (1,000,000 RMB) to the Chinese Red Cross Foundation to assist with mid- to long-term recovery efforts, such as training, mental health assistance or other support for frontline health workers responding to the crisis. The funds also will be used to help vulnerable communities and families recover. In addition to the corporate donation, PPG has committed to matching dona

Feb 17, 2020 9:55 AM ET - Announcing the latest contributor under Dow’s Official Carbon Partnership with the International Olympic Committee, Dow is teaming up with PPG to reduce the carbon impact of anti-corrosion coatings for steel commercial infrastructure.

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PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced initiatives to support Australian bushfire relief efforts. The company will donate $50,000 USD ($72,432 AUD) to the Australian Red Cross to assist with emergency relief efforts. PPG has also committed to matching employee donations up to $25,000 USD ($36,193 AUD) for a total contribution of $75,000 USD ($108,625 AUD). Locally, PPG employees in Australia are working with retail partners to establish and support a long-term community rebuilding program for affected a

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project in collaboration with Girl Power to help revitalize Richmond Heights Middle School. Located in Florida’s Miami-Dade County, the school provides education to more than 500 students annually in sixth through eighth grade. The project brought together more than 100 of PPG’s top global leaders, who spent a portion of their annual global leadership meeting making a difference in the lives of the school’s students and fac

Prestigious ranking places PPG among top five percent of companies evaluated

As part of its COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® Day of Caring on Oct. 11, PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of nine Colorful Communities projects in partnership with the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania to help revitalize and bring color to various organizations in Pittsburgh – PPG’s global headquarters city. Colorful Communities Day of Caring brings together teams of volunteers to help local non-profit organizations across Allegheny and Butler counties. Volunteers take to the streets, o

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project at the Union Rescue Mission’s (URM) Hope Gardens Family Center. This transitional housing campus in Sylmar, California, offers sanctuary to single women and children who are experiencing homelessness, as well as permanent supportive housing for senior women. The project brought together more than 140 employee volunteers from PPG’s aerospace business, who spent the day painting several highly used areas around the fa

PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that its facilities across the country will mark National Manufacturing Day by hosting hundreds of high school and university students and teachers throughout the month of October. Organized by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), National Manufacturing Day aims to address labor opportunities, connect with future generations of manufacturers and ensure success of the manufacturing industry. At each of the participating plants, students will explore ind

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project at Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending homelessness among veterans in Pittsburgh. The project brought together approximately 130 of PPG’s senior leaders who spent a combined 325 hours revitalizing the facility’s transitional housing units and deck as part of a leadership team building activity. The Colorful Communities program provides PPG volunteers and paint product

As part of “A Great Day for Our Ice” youth hockey players will forge a stronger connection with the Penguins home ice at PPG Paints Arena

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project in Renous, New Brunswick, that helped revitalize the Tom Donovan Arena. The two-day project brought together nearly 25 volunteers from PPG’s architectural coatings business and Crack N Teal, a PPG customer. The volunteers painted the indoor hockey arena’s locker rooms, hallways, ceiling beams and concession areas, with PPG providing approximately 75 gallons (284 liters) of DULUX® Paints products by PPG to assist wit