PPG earns top ‘AAA’ sustainability rating from MSCI for second consecutive year PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that it has received the highest “AAA” rating for the second consecutive year from the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) ESG ratings assessment, denoting PPG as a “leader.” “Sustainability is more than a goal – it’s a key part of our business strategy,” said Peter Votruba-Drzal, PPG vice president, global sustainability. “It’s a catalyst for ongoing improvement across every part of our business, from customer solutions to facility operations. This recognition underscores how PPG is positioned to meet our customers’ needs: expanding our portfolio of sustainably advantaged solutions while reducing waste, water use, emissions and energy consumption.” MSCI ESG Research provides in-depth research, ratings and analysis of the environmental, social and governance-related business practices of thousands of companies globally. It rates global public and select private companies on a scale of AAA (leader) to CCC (laggard), according to exposure to industry-specific ESG risks and the ability to manage those risks relative to peers. The research is designed to provide critical insights that can help institutional investors identify risks and opportunities that traditional investment research may overlook. To learn more about PPG’s sustainability progress and 2030 targets, visit ppg.com/sustainability.
PPG recognized in TIME Magazine’s World’s Best Companies list PPG announced its inclusion in TIME Magazine’s World’s Best Companies list. The list ranks the top 1,000 global employers that are forging a path into the future. “At PPG, our 43,000 employees work every day to ‘protect and beautify the world’ by providing our customers with innovative paints, coatings and specialty products,” said Bryan Iams, PPG vice president and chief communications officer. “We are honored to be recognized by TIME Magazine for our workforce experience and strong business performance.” Presented in partnership with Statista, the World’s Best Companies 2025 ranking is a comprehensive analysis conducted to identify the top-performing companies across the globe, evaluated on three primary dimensions: Employee satisfaction: Surveys were conducted in over 50 countries, with data collected from approximately 200,000 participants. The evaluation included direct and indirect recommendations of companies as well as evaluations of employers across the dimensions of image, atmosphere, working conditions, salary, workplace and equality by verified employees. Revenue growth: Companies generating a revenue of at least USD $100 million in 2024 and demonstrating positive revenue growth between 2021 to 2024 were considered. Sustainability: Evaluated based on sustainability data among standardized key performance indicators from Statista’s sustainability database and targeted data research.
PPG recognized in Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Companies 2025 list PPG announced that it has been named to Newsweek magazine’s inaugural America’s Greatest Companies 2025 list. The list recognizes 650 U.S. companies that are operating at the highest caliber when it comes to business performance. “PPG prides itself on its workplace culture, operational excellence and financial stability, which is why we’re honored to be included among the greatest American companies,” said Bryan Iams, PPG vice president and chief communications officer. “As a leading manufacturer of paints, coatings and specialty products, we work to ensure that we’re leveraging the strengths of our 45,000 employees to deliver innovative, industry-leading solutions to our customers as we continue to protect and beautify the world.” Newsweek's America’s Greatest Companies 2025 recognizes the nation’s leading corporations through an in-depth analysis of their performance across four key pillars of excellence: financial strength and market performance, dedication to the American workforce, track record of innovation, and commitment to environmental sustainability and corporate ethics. Companies must be listed on a U.S. exchange, have their main office in the U.S., and report revenue exceeding $75 million in 2024.
PPG collaborates with Lucid Motors to develop coatings for luxury EV brand PPG announced that it has collaborated with electric vehicle (EV) maker Lucid Motors to develop unique exterior color effects for Lucid Motor’s luxury EV ranges using the PPG ANDARO® pigment nanodispersion technology. The technology provides dramatically higher chroma, or color intensity, as well as increased transparency and clarity. The companies used the technology to develop a series of unique colors for the Lucid Air sedan and Lucid Gravity SUV ranges, including Zenith Red, the luxurious and popular garnet hue unique to Lucid Motors. It uses a high concentration of PPG Andaro pigment in both the basecoat and tinted clearcoat layer, including black to add depth. “This collaboration between PPG and Lucid Motors exemplifies how pigment technologies and visionary design can come together to redefine the aesthetics of electric mobility,” Prylinski said. “By leveraging the advanced capabilities of PPG Andaro technology, the two companies have created a distinctive and emotionally resonant color palette that enhances the identity of Lucid Motor’s luxury EVs.”
PPG awards STEM education prizes to primary school students in Poland Universiada competition recognizes innovative research projects WROCŁAW, Poland – PPG announced the winners of the third edition of Universiada, a STEM education competition that promotes science among primary school students. Funded with a $37,000 (140,000 zloty) grant from PPG, the program is carried out in partnership with the Association of Chemical Industry Engineers and Technicians and the University of Wrocław. Universiada aims to inspire young people to discover science through their own research projects and helps them develop key skills such as teamwork, data analysis and time management. The competition is open to students aged 10-14, who work in teams of five on a chemistry project under the supervision of a teacher or guardian; the finalists presented their work to a jury of industry experts and academics experts last month at the University of Wrocław. “We believe that investing in the young generation is an investment in the future development of science and the sustainable development of the industry in which we operate,” says Maria Bogdańska, PPG portfolio development manager, Central and Eastern Europe, Architectural Coatings. “Through such initiatives, we want to inspire children to discover the fascinating world of chemistry, develop their creativity and analytical skills, and show how science can have a real impact on everyday life.”
PPG becomes first U.S.-based coatings company to receive third-party certification of tools, processes that quantify environmental impact PPG today announced that its in-house tools for cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint (PCF) measurement and life cycle assessment (LCA) have been validated to internationally recognized ISO standards by independent accreditation firm WAP Sustainability Consulting. In addition, PPG’s environmental product declaration (EPD) process has been certified by the International EPD system, the world’s largest EPD publisher. PCFs measure the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product's life cycle, from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal. LCAs evaluate the environmental impacts associated with all stages of a product's life cycle. An EPD discloses the environmental impacts of a product throughout its life cycle, from raw material extraction to disposal. Aligned to increasing customer demand, the verification process has enabled PPG to significantly shorten the delivery time of EPDs, PCFs and LCAs, and to make the tools globally available to its employees to better serve customers. To learn more about PPG’s sustainability efforts, read the latest Sustainability Report.
PPG recognized in Newsweek’s World’s Greenest Companies 2025 list PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has been named to Newsweek magazine’s World’s Greenest Companies 2025 list. The list recognizes the top 750 publicly listed companies across 26 countries for their environmental sustainability performance. PPG recently reported strong 2024 progress against its 2030 sustainability targets, including: 41% of sales from sustainably advantaged products* 18% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 6% reduction in scope 3 GHG emissions, reflective of reporting categories 1, 10 and 12** 48% of process waste sent to reuse, recycle and recovery 28% reduction in water intensity at priority sites 98% of key suppliers assessed to sustainability and social responsibility criteria Newsweek’s World’s Greenest Companies 2025 list is based on a comprehensive analysis of self-disclosed sustainability data conducted by GIST and Plant-A Insights Group. Over 8,000 companies were evaluated, and 750 were selected for inclusion based on their environmental sustainability performance.
PPG recognized on Fortune magazine’s ‘America’s Most Innovative Companies’ list PPG announced that it was recognized on Fortune magazine’s “America’s Most Innovative Companies” list. PPG ranked No. 194 overall and No. 49 in the product category. Product innovation includes the evaluation of a company’s products and services, covering attractiveness, design to usability and uniqueness. The total score was derived from an analysis of the company’s intellectual property portfolio and the opinion of experts, customers and potential customers. “With more than 1,320 granted U.S. patents and 41% of sales from sustainably advantaged solutions, we view innovation as the lifeblood of our growth strategy,” said David Bem, PPG senior vice president and chief technology officer. “We are constantly evaluating the needs of our customers and developing industry-leading innovations that support their sustainability and productivity ambitions.” To determine the list, rankings firm Statista compiled a list of more than 10,000 companies and deployed online survey panels where employees could score their own company. In total, over 40,000 people participated. A panel of 2,500 experts evaluated the three key dimensions of innovation, and experts including recruiters, management consultants and patent attorneys were invited to provide their opinion. In total, more than 8,000 evaluations were collected through these channels. The 300 companies with the best overall score were listed.
PPG recognized as ‘Exceptional Workplace’ by Gallup for third consecutive year March 13, 2025 PPG today announced that it has received a third consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA). This annual award recognizes high-performing companies that align their business strategies around employees. Gallup found that PPG continued to engage and develop its people in innovative ways, setting new benchmarks for workplace excellence. "At PPG, our employees are key to delivering on our purpose to protect and beautify the world,” said Brenda Broad, PPG global head of talent. “This award reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of engagement that enables innovation, growth and operational excellence, as well as the hard work and dedication of our entire team.” In 2024, PPG maintained 2023’s record-setting Gallup engagement score of 4.22. Its frontline employees also achieved record engagement, reaching the 50th percentile in the Gallup Manufacturing Workgroup Database. PPG continued its focus on recognition, with more than 303,000 unique awards to employees through the One PPG Recognition & Rewards Program. In addition, its employees contributed more than 31,000 volunteer hours to COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® projects in more than 30 countries. Gallup’s meta-analysis on team engagement and performance is the most comprehensive workplace study ever conducted, with data on more than 3.3 million employees in 347 organizations across 53 industries and 90 countries.
PPG recognized as only paints and coatings manufacturer on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies list for second year PPG announced that it has been recognized on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2025 list, ranking No. 62 out of the 1,000 largest publicly traded companies. It is the second consecutive year that PPG has appeared on the list as the only paints and coatings company. Starting with the 1,000 largest publicly traded companies by market value – excluding real estate investment trusts – financial research firm Calvert ranked each one by how it performed in five key constituency categories: shareholders, employees, customers, community and the planet. It looked at more than 230 performance indicators from seven rating companies, including ISS, MSCI, and Sustainalytics, along with other data and Calvert’s internal research. “For more than 140 years, innovating solutions with our customers has been critical to PPG’s success,” said Peter Votruba-Drzal, PPG vice president, global sustainability. “By ensuring that sustainability is embedded into our decision-making and innovation processes, we’re able to deliver sustainably advantaged solutions that enable us to grow with our customers by delivering on their needs in enhanced product performance, improved operational productivity and reduced overall value chain impacts.”
