Employee volunteers beautify mural at Busan, South Korea, child-care
center
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 17, 2015--
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of its first
Colorful Communities charitable-giving project in Asia, with the
restoration of a mural at a child-care center in Busan, South Korea. The
Colorful Communities program, which the company launched in May,
incorporates PPG employee volunteers, products and charitable giving to
bring color and vitality to communities where the company operates
around the world. The program expands PPG’s investment in its
communities by committing an additional $10 million over 10 years in
Colorful Communities projects.
The Busan project brought together about 100 volunteers – employees of
PPG’s local manufacturing facility and their family members – to restore
a mural at a local cooperative child-care center using PPG paint
products. In addition to creating a more positive and pleasant
environment for those who use the facility through this effort, PPG also
awarded a $20,000 Colorful Communities grant to the Saha-gu social
welfare center, an organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of
citizens in the “Gamchun” cultural community in South Korea. The
community is known for the murals painted in its alleys.
“We are very pleased to add some color and excitement to show our
commitment to the communities where we operate,” said James Do,
president, PPG Korea, during a recognition ceremony. “PPG is committed
to continuing its efforts to engage and assist the community around the
Busan facility.”
PPG’s Colorful Communities initiative aims to enhance, protect and
beautify the neighborhoods where the company operates around the world.
Together with community partners and PPG employee volunteers, the
program supports projects that transform community assets. PPG has
completed its first three Colorful Communities projects: the Busan
project, a school makeover near its global headquarters in Pittsburgh,
and a children’s hospital revitalization near several PPG manufacturing
facilities in Italy. The company expects to complete more than 14
Colorful Communities projects this year in North America, South America,
Europe and Asia.
“We are excited that we successfully completed our first Colorful
Communities project in Asia,” said PPG Corporate Global Social
Responsibility Executive Director Sue Sloan. “PPG employees around the
world are looking forward to making an impact and adding color in
communities where we operate.”
The Colorful Communities program is PPG’s signature initiative for its
community engagement efforts. In 2014, PPG and the PPG Industries
Foundation donated more than $5.7 million to hundreds of community
organizations across 24 countries around the world. These investments
focused on: education programs that teach young people skills needed to
succeed in studies and careers related to science, technology,
engineering and math, such as jobs in advanced manufacturing;
revitalization programs for buildings and community spaces; and
organizations important to employees through grant and matching-funds
programs.
PPG Industries and the PPG Industries Foundation aim to create brighter,
more colorful communities where PPG has a presence around the world. By
investing in educational opportunities, we help grow today’s skilled
workforce and develop tomorrow’s innovators in industries related to
coatings and specialty materials. With the support of our workforce,
financial contributions and PPG products, we help revitalize our
communities. Plus, we empower PPG employees to make an impact for causes
that are important to them by supporting their volunteer efforts and
charitable giving. Learn more at www.ppgcommunities.com.
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