07/22/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/22/2024 07:03
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced its inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the sixth consecutive year. Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices against globally recognized standards.
"Sustainability is core to how PPG provides value to its customers," said Peter Votruba-Drzal, PPG vice president, global sustainability. "We are focused on reducing the environmental impact of our operations and providing sustainably advantaged innovations that anticipate the needs of our customers."
The FTSE4Good indexes are used by a variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products. FTSE Russell evaluations are based on performance in areas such as corporate governance, health and safety, anti-corruption and climate change. Businesses included in the FTSE4Good Index Series meet a variety of environmental, social and governance criteria.
PPG recently reported progress against its 2030 sustainability targets, including:
In addition to the FTSE4Good Index Series, PPG has earned recognition for its sustainability and ESG efforts 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.
To learn more about PPG's sustainability progress and 2030 targets, visit ppg.com/sustainability.
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