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PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced it was recognized as one of “America’s Best Large Employers 2023” by Forbes Magazine for the second consecutive year. The list ranks the top 500 largest U.S. employers that are admired by their employees for company culture and workforce commitment. “Thank you to the more than 50,000 PPG people across the world who made this recognition possible through their continued contributions to our culture and performance every day,” said Kevin Walling, chief human resource
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PPG and the PPG Foundation invested $16.2 million in communities worldwide in 2022.
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PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project in collaboration with Heart of America to revitalize the Florence De George Boys & Girls Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The project brought together more than 100 of PPG’s top global leaders, who spent a portion of their annual global leadership meeting repainting the club’s learning center, teen lounge area, art room and auditorium. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://
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PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced its inclusion on the JUST Capital 2023 list of America’s Most JUST Companies, which ranks the largest publicly traded U.S. companies on how they perform in the following five categories: treatment of workers, communities, customers, shareholders/governance and environment. PPG has been included on this list since 2018. PPG ranked No. 20 in the chemicals industry, with above-average scores in the customer, shareholders/governance and environment categories. Within t
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PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has been named to Newsweek magazine’s America’s Most Responsible Companies list for the third consecutive year. Thousands of companies were considered for the 2023 list, which recognizes the 500 most responsible companies in the United States across 14 different industry subcategories. “PPG’s inclusion in the Newsweek ranking underscores our commitment to operating a sustainable business,” said Diane Kappas, PPG vice president, global sustainability. “Our c
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Project helps revitalize Clean Up – Give Back facilities in Des Plaines
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Initiative is part of company’s ongoing COLORFUL COMMUNITIES program
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PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has maintained a Gold Rating in corporate social responsibility from EcoVadis, which is a trusted business sustainability ratings platform. PPG ranked higher than 92% of evaluated companies. The company earned high scores for its environmental, ethics and sustainable procurement practices. PPG recently expanded assessment of its global supply base utilizing EcoVadis’ four sustainability categories. By the end of 2021, more than 67% of invited PPG suppliers
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PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has been named to the FTSE4Good Index Series for the fourth consecutive year. The index measures the performance of companies demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. “At PPG, we view environmental stewardship, social responsibility and strong governance as strategic business priorities,” said Diane Kappas, PPG vice president, Global Sustainability. “Our inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index validates the significant progress we
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PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that Michael H. McGarry, PPG chairman and CEO, has signed the CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion as part of Disability:IN’s global CEOs Are IN campaign. In the letter, CEOs call upon their peers to evaluate corporate inclusion processes and complete the DISABILITY EQUALITY INDEX® (DEI). This announcement follows PPG’s recent recognition as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” after earning a top assessment score of 100 on the 2022 DEI. “Throughout my 40
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New initiative is part of company’s ongoing COLORFUL COMMUNITIES program
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Company outperforms industry average in nearly every category in annual ranking
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Increases scores in all areas and improves overall ranking by 42 spots
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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. “
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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
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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
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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 (
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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