PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 22, 2015--
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today announced its progress toward achieving
its 2020 sustainability goals, which are outlined in the company’s 2014
Corporate Sustainability Report that launched today and is now available
at www.ppg.com/csr.
In 2014, the company increased energy efficiency and improved employee
safety, health and well-being. The company also achieved 27 percent of
its sales from sustainable products during the year, increasing from 21
percent in 2013.
“Sustainable innovation has driven PPG’s research and development
portfolio throughout our history,” said Charles F. Kahle II, PPG chief
technology officer and vice president of coatings research and
development. “Our customers are seeking coatings products that address a
variety of sustainability considerations. From the very beginning, we’ve
been positioned to find solutions that make customers’ lives easier and
benefit the environment at the same time.”
In addition to growth in sustainable-product sales, the company noted
progress toward achieving its 2020 sustainability goals such as:
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Reducing energy intensity by 15 percent since 2012.
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Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 12 percent since 2012.
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Reducing its illness-and-injury rate by 17 percent since 2012,
including a 5 percent decrease in the injury-and-illness rate since
2013.
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Implementing wellness programs at more than 85 percent of PPG
manufacturing facilities by the end of 2014, a 10 percent increase
over 2013.
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Implementing the company’s community engagement framework at more than
52 percent of PPG sites, increasing from 48 percent in 2013.
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Distributing more than $5.7 million in charitable contributions in
2014.
PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.(TM)
PPG Industries' vision is to be the world’s leading coatings company by
consistently delivering high-quality, innovative and sustainable
solutions that customers trust to protect and beautify their products
and surroundings. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and
color, PPG provides added value to customers in construction, consumer
products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets to
enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. Founded
in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in
nearly 70 countries around the world. Reported net sales in 2014 were
$15.4 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange
(symbol: PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com
and follow @PPGIndustries
on Twitter.
Bringing innovation to the surface is a trademark of PPG
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Source: PPG Industries, Inc.
PPG Industries, Inc.
Media:
Mark Silvey, PPG Corporate
Communications, (1)412-434-3046
silvey@ppg.com
or
Investors:
Vince
Morales, PPG Investor Relations, (1)412-434-3740
vmorales@ppg.com