PITTSBURGH—(BUSINESS WIRE)—PPG (NYSE: PPG) released its 2024 Sustainability Report on Wednesday, showcasing measurable strides toward its 2030 environmental and operational targets. The report highlights advancements in decarbonization, circular economies, and customer-driven innovation, cementing the coatings giant’s position as a frontrunner in sustainable industrial solutions.
“Sustainability isn’t a side initiative—it’s the catalyst powering PPG’s next phase of growth,” said Peter Votruba-Drzal, PPG’s Vice President of Global Sustainability. “By embedding sustainability into product design and operations, we’re helping industries achieve **dual wins**: boosting performance while slashing environmental footprints.”
Milestones Toward a Greener Future
- 41% of portfolio now sustainable: Flagship products like the PPG ENVIRO-PRIME® EPIC200X coating enabled a manufacturing client to cut annual CO₂ emissions by 3,500 metric tons—equivalent to removing 760 gasoline-powered cars from roads.
- Decarbonization acceleration: Scopes 1 & 2 emissions dropped 18% year-over-year, driven by renewable energy projects. A new solar array at PPG’s Caivano, Italy plant reduces CO₂ by 390 metric tons annually and trims utility bills by 15% when paired with existing energy systems.
- Supply chain momentum: Achieved 6% reductions in Scope 3 emissions and screened 98% of critical suppliers against ESG benchmarks, ensuring sustainability permeates the value chain.
- Resource efficiency gains: 48% of manufacturing waste now repurposed, with water intensity down 28% at high-risk sites—progress critical for industries facing tightening resource regulations.
The company also surpassed its community investment targets, channeling $16.4 million into its COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® program since 2015 to revitalize underserved neighborhoods globally.
Industry analysts note PPG’s dual focus on compliance and market creation. “They’re not just adapting to sustainability mandates—they’re monetizing the clean-tech revolution,” said Linda Chen, ESG strategist at GreenMark Advisors. “Every percentage point gain in ‘green’ sales reinforces their stake in the $12 trillion sustainability-aligned market.”
PPG’s full 2024 Sustainability Report is accessible at ppg.com/sustainability.
By the Numbers: PPG at a Glance
- 140+ years in coatings innovation
- $15.8 billion FY 2024 revenue
- 70+ countries with operational hubs
As industries from automotive to construction face mounting pressure to decarbonize, PPG’s report signals its readiness to turn regulatory challenges into revenue streams—one sustainable coating at a time.
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