PPG announced this week that it has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the seventh consecutive year.

The FTSE4Good Index Series is a product of FTSE Russell that is designed to measure the performance of companies practicing globally recognized sustainability standards.

“We are focused on enabling operational excellence and reducing environmental impact both in our own operations and for our customers through sustainably advantaged innovations,” saod Peter Votruba-Drzal, PPG’s vice president of global sustainability.

PPG recently reported progress against its 2030 sustainability targets, including:

• 41% of sales from sustainably advantaged products, such as PPG ENVIRO-PRIME® EPIC200X solution that enhances corrosion protection for automotive bodies while significantly reducing energy and material requirements. Sustainably advantaged products are identified using PPG’s internal methodology that validates product attributes and their contribution towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.*
• 18% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the company’s own operations (scope 1 and 2) against its 50% reduction target by 2030.
• 6% reduction in value chain (scope 3) emissions against its 30% reduction target by 2030 across purchased goods and services, customer processing of sold products and end-of-life treatment of sold products.
• 48% of process waste reused, recycled or recovered.
• 28% reduction in water intensity at priority sites in water-stressed communities.
• 98% of key suppliers assessed against sustainability and social responsibility criteria.