08/03/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/03/2021 07:08
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has been named to the FTSE4Good Index Series for the third consecutive year. The index measures the performance of companies' environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.
'Our unwavering commitment to developing and delivering the paints and coatings that will create solutions today for a more sustainable tomorrow is backed by key ESG priority areas, including operating with integrity, preserving and protecting the environment and communities in which we operate, developing PPG people, and ensuring that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our diverse global customer base,' said Diane Kappas, PPG vice president, global sustainability. 'Against the backdrop of the ongoing global pandemic, our inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index underscores our commitment to be an ESG leader in the paints, coatings and specialty materials industry.'
Released in April 2021, PPG's 2020 Sustainability Report highlights the company's progress in achieving its 2025 sustainability goals and progress in key ESG areas. Highlights include:
PPG and its employees have also supported the essential needs of communities around the world; implemented a thorough COVID-19 response plan to protect employees and support communities; served customers in new ways; and advanced diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). Actions included:
To learn more about PPG's sustainability efforts and progress, visit sustainability.ppg.com.
FTSE Group confirms that PPG has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good criteria and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the index.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 135 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers' biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 75 countries and reported net sales of $13.8 billion in 2020. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com.
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