PPG was selected into the FTSE Social Responsibility Index for three consecutive years due to its outstanding performance in environmental, social and governance (ESG)

Pittsburgh—(BUSINESS WIRE)—PPG (NYSE:PPG) recently announced that it has been selected for the third consecutive year in the "FTSE4Good Index" (FTSE4Good Index)

Pittsburgh—(BUSINESS WIRE)—PPG (NYSE:PPG) recently announced that it has been selected for the third consecutive year in the "FTSE4Good Index" (FTSE4Good Index)

Diane Kappas, Vice President of PPG Global Sustainability, said: "We are unswervingly developing paint and coating solutions that contribute to the sustainable development of the future, and will operate with integrity, protect the environment and communities where the company operates, and develop employees.

?? Advanced sustainable products and processes contribute to 35% of the company’s sales, including newly launched antibacterial and antiviral products; by 2025, this figure is expected to reach 40%;

?? 35% of production and R&D bases achieve zero waste landfill treatment;

?? 35% of production and R&D bases achieve zero waste landfill treatment;

?? Waste treatment volume is reduced by 34% compared with the 2017 baseline-higher than the target value of 25% in 2025;

?? Waste treatment volume is reduced by 34% compared with the 2017 baseline-higher than the target value of 25% in 2025;

?? Water consumption is reduced by 15% compared with the 2017 benchmark; by 2025, this figure is expected to reach 20%;

?? Water consumption is reduced by 15% compared with the 2017 benchmark; by 2025, this figure is expected to reach 20%;

?? The rate of leakage and release is 33% lower than the 2017 baseline;

?? The rate of leakage and release is 33% lower than the 2017 baseline;

?? Since 2017, greenhouse gas emissions have been reduced by 24%

?? Since 2017, greenhouse gas emissions have been reduced by 24%

In addition, PPG also provides assistance and support to communities where global operations are located to help communities solve basic life needs; implement a comprehensive and detailed response plan for the new crown virus epidemic, protect employees and serve customers in a variety of innovative ways; take positive actions to promote diversity, equality and Inclusiveness (DE&I)

?? Invest 13 million US dollars in communities around the world to support education and community sustainability projects; ?? Between 2020 and 2025, it is estimated that 20 million US dollars will be invested to help marginalized communities promote social justice and increase educational opportunities ; ?? Invested 4.

?? Continue to increase the company's attention to diversity, equality and inclusiveness (DE&I), implement and confirm relevant commitments and take actions to fulfill the commitments