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PPG and PPG Foundation invested $18.4 million in communities worldwide in 2024

PPG global leaders transform a Boys & Girls Club in Florida, part of the 10-year celebration of the company's COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® program

Global program to protect and beautify local communities celebrates 10 years of impact

Company Earns Fifth Consecutive Perfect Score on the Corporate Equality Index

Contributions made to 12 organizations battling hunger across the Commonwealth

American Water Charitable Foundation provides a combined total $260,000 to support workforce development initiatives for the National Urban League and Affiliate Movement

Project enables further progress toward 2030 emissions reduction targets

“These efforts underscore Hunt Capital Partners’ commitment to working with our nonprofit and housing authority partners to protect and maintain affordable housing for the future,” said Hunt Capital Partners President Jeff Weiss.

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has been named to Newsweek magazine’s America’s Greenest Companies 2025 list. The list recognizes the top 500 private and public U.S. companies committed to reducing their environmental impact in key areas including greenhouse gas emissions, water management, and waste reduction.“At PPG, we pride ourselves on integrating sustainability into our business strategy,” said Peter Votruba-Drzal, PPG vice president, global sustainability. “With our customers, we u

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New investments will respond to trends in energy transition and increasing power demand

Third year of initiative positively impacts more than 16,200 people

Thanks to matching funds from its partners, the initiative is expected to train and equip over 600 frontline workers over three years

Program expands existing relationship to serve teachers and students across three continents

U. S. Steel’s Big River Steel, located in Osceola, Arkansas, passed a rigorous set of standards in environmental, social, and governance categories that raise the bar for sustainability across the steel supply chain.

Funding will boost environmental sustainability education globally

The company helps fight hunger and support vulnerable communities in Pittsburgh

John’s Echo joins Stage AE to create sober space for concertgoers in recovery

 Funding Will Support Local Digital Equity and Literacy Efforts

U.S. Rep. Scanlon helped announced $1.5 million in funding from the FHLBank Affordable Housing Program and voluntary housing grant initiative.

PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it has been recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by the DISABILITY EQUALITY INDEX® for the third consecutive year.The Disability Equality Index was launched in 2015 as a joint initiative of Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and is acknowledged as the most robust disability inclusion assessment tool in business. In its 10th year, the index was utilized by 542 corporations, including 220 Fortu

Indra Energy, a leading supplier of renewable energy solutions, proudly reflects on its impactful partnership with the Pittsburgh Penguins on the Penguins Pledge during the 2023-2024 hockey season. Through collaborative efforts, Indra Energy has made strides in promoting social, economic and environmental sustainability.Through its recently renewed partnership with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Indra Energy engaged in various activities and charitable donations throughout the Pittsburgh community. On

Third annual initiative is part of company’s COLORFUL COMMUNITIES program

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced strong progress against its near-term 2030 environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets, including increasing sales from sustainably advantaged solutions and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout its own operations and the value chain.“Focusing on sustainability in its broadest sense is core to PPG’s purpose to protect and beautify the world,” said Diane Kappas, PPG vice president, global sustainability. “We know that our commitments positively i

Recognition for automotive OEM electrocoat that lowers energy use, emissions

Ten Pennsylvania communities were officially welcomed as Blueprint Communities® today, beginning a unique 18-month local revitalization program.

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has again earned a gold rating in corporate social responsibility from EcoVadis, a leading third-party sustainability ratings platform. PPG ranked higher than 93% of the 130,000 evaluated companies.According to the EcoVadis rating methodology, PPG earned “advanced” scores in the categories of environment, labor and human rights, and sustainable procurement practices. Contributing to PPG’s rating, in 2023:44% of PPG’s sales were from sustainably advantaged p

Total and other initiatives announced in company’s 2023 Community Impact Report

Essential to donate $500,000 to local environmental organizations, employees to participate in dozens of volunteer events

Philanthropic funding will drive innovative programs increasing access to homeownershipChase Home Lending is also announcing expanded eligibility for affordable mortgage lending products

Annual giving campaign an integral part of company’s commitment to communities across 9-state service area

FHLBank, U.S. Rep. Blunt Rochester and Delaware officials announce affordable housing in Harrington and $66.7 million in new funding.

Citizens today strengthened its partnership with The Andy Warhol Museum by granting an additional $200,000 to The Warhol Academy, the museum’s initiative to empower economic mobility, further emphasizing the critical role of workforce development in building a strong arts and culture economy in Pittsburgh. The grant extends the Citizens partnership for a second year, creating new fellowship opportunities for young professionals and reinforcing Citizens as the largest corporate supporter of The W

United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) (“U. S. Steel”) named its Volunteer of the Year along with 12 Service Champions for their community service in 2023 as part of the company’s United by Service initiative. To honor the winners, U. S. Steel is donating to the charitable organization of each employee’s choice. U. S. Steel is donating $15,000 on behalf of the Volunteer of the Year and $5,000 on behalf of each of the 12 Service Champions. Overall, U. S. Steel is awarding $75,000 to charitable

Braskem has donated $10,000 to support upgrades for the library

The prestigious annual recognition highlights organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programs

Braskem has collected hundreds of units of blood to support the health and well-being of the residents of Neal, West Virginia, and surrounding communities.

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it was named to the 2024 Corporate Knights Clean200 list as the leading paints, coatings and specialty materials manufacturer. The company earned the top spot by having a strong percent of 2022 sales from sustainable products, as defined by Corporate Knights.The Clean200 list ranks the 200 publicly traded companies that have the most sustainable total revenue, earning a minimum of 10% from sustainable sources. Among approximately 8,000 global firms that were e

PPG and the PPG Foundation invested more than $17.5 million worldwide in 2023, supporting more than 450 community partners and programs.

The fellows will conduct empirical research on ESOPs, equity compensation, profit sharing, and worker cooperatives

Jumps to #2 spot in industry ranking

PPG has completed a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project with Heart of America to revitalize the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Nan Knox Unit.

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U. S. Steel Recognized as One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights

Contributions made to 12 organizations battling hunger across the Commonwealth

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has been named to Newsweek magazine’s America’s Most Responsible Companies list for the fourth consecutive year. Thousands of companies were considered for the 2024 list, which recognizes the 600 most responsible companies in the United States across 14 industry subcategories.“PPG is proud to be included within this prestigious list,” said Diane Kappas, PPG vice president, global sustainability. “We are committed to driving incremental progress against our

 

Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has donated an advanced Blue Bird Vision electric school bus to Peach County Schools (PCS) in Georgia. Peach County is home to Blue Bird’s Fort Valley, Ga, manufacturing facility since the company’s founding nearly a century ago. The local school district will utilize the advanced, zero-emission school bus for day trips, field trips, and on special routes.This press release features multimedia. View the f

5,284 jobs supported or sustained by economic activity

U. S. Steel Corporation (“U. S. Steel”) announced today that it has earned the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award and, for a fourth consecutive year, received a perfect score of 100 on their Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The CEI is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/2023113