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Sustainable credentials add up for PPG

Global coatings giant PPG continues to gain recognition for its drive to be more sustainable and build a happy workplace.

PPG was included in the FTSE4Good Index Series that measures companies on their environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices against globally recognised standards, for sixth consecutive year.

The FTSE4Good indexes, created by FTSE Russell are used by a variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

The achievements so far include 44 per cent of sales now come from sustainably advantaged products to reduce their environmental impact, optimise product consumption and reduce waste

It is also seen a 10 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions within the company’s own operations (scope 1 and 2) for a reduction target of 50 per cent by 2030.

Its value chain emissions reduction is even more advanced, at 12 per cent aiming for a 30% reduction target by 2030.

PPG can also now claim almost half of its process waste is reused, recycled or recovered while there has been a 13 per cent reduction in water intensity in water-stressed areas across the globe

PPG Vice President, Global Sustainability Peter Votruba-Drzal says sustainability was integral to how it provided value to its customers.

“We are focused on reducing the environmental impact of our operations and providing sustainably advantaged innovations that anticipate the needs of our customers.”

PPG has also been acknowledged as a ‘Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion’ by the disability Equality Index scoring the top mark possible score of 100,

The Disability Equality Index is utilised by 542 corporations, including 220 Fortune 500 companies to benchmark their disability inclusion efforts with businesses scoring 80 or higher are recognised as a ‘Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion’

PPG Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Robert Massy, says the score was a testament to the effort put in companywide.

“One of our greatest strengths is the diversity of our people and we are consistently seeking out new ways to make PPG an inclusive workplace for all,” he says.

“Providing equitable experiences for all our employees results in better engagement, increased business performance and more opportunities for all.”

The FTSE4Good Index Series follows a long series of awards for PPG for sustainability with an EcoVadis Gold rating and an AA rating from MSCI.

PPG is also listed on the Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies, the Corporate Knights Clean 200, Newsweek Magazine’s America’s Most Responsible Companies, JUST Capital’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies and others.

 

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