PPG/Sherwin-Williams/Axalta/RPM named to the '2025 Most Responsible Companies in America' list

• 45% of process waste is reused, recycled, or repurposed • Water intensity reduced by 13% in key water-stressed regions; • Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduced by 10%; • Scope 3 GHG emissions reduced by 12%, including Categories 1, 10, and 12** • 97% of key suppliers have undergone sustainability and social responsibility standards assessments Notes: ** Category 1: Purchased goods and services—including raw materials and packaging produced by PPG; Category 10: Customer processing of sold products; Category 12: End-of-life treatment of sold products. According to the ranking, Sherwin-Williams ranked 125th overall and 10th within the Materials & Chemicals industry category. As a global leader in coatings manufacturing, Sherwin-Williams’ notable progress in sustainability cannot be overlooked. Since its founding, the company has consistently pursued technological innovation as its driving force and green, environmentally friendly development as its core philosophy—committed to delivering high-quality coating products and professional finishing solutions to customers. Through differentiated solutions, Sherwin-Williams helps clients enhance productivity and profitability. Heidi G. Petz, President and CEO of Sherwin-Williams, stated that even amid persistently challenging macroeconomic conditions, the company will continue outperforming the market through growth- and efficiency-oriented investments. In recent years, Sherwin-Williams has achieved steady growth via continuous technological innovation, a robust sustainability strategy, and global market expansion. Its financial performance continues to rise—particularly outstanding amid rising demand for green building and eco-friendly coatings. Financial reports show that Sherwin-Williams achieved net sales of $17.8013 billion for the first three quarters of 2024—essentially flat year-on-year; net income reached $2.2013 billion, up 8.3% year-on-year. Recently, Sherwin-Williams projected full-year 2024 sales to be flat to low-single-digit percent higher than 2023, with diluted earnings per share guidance of $10.30–$10.60. The company also affirmed its ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality products and services while maintaining tight control over internal factors to achieve sustainable growth. Axalta ranked 404th overall and 31st within the Materials & Chemicals industry category. With the continuous advancement of the new-energy vehicle (NEV) industry—and under the guidance of sustainability strategies—the market’s requirements for insulating materials used in NEV motors have grown increasingly stringent. As one of the earliest insulation resin enterprises to enter the new-energy sector, Axalta closely follows critical sustainability trends such as electric vehicles and renewable energy, and its energy solutions have evolved alongside the industry. Targeting the rapidly expanding NEV market, Axalta has developed a suite of sustainable products—including the Voltatex® electrical insulation solutions—designed to extend the service life and improve the operational efficiency of variable-frequency motors, while meeting heightened environmental standards and minimizing ecological impact. At Axalta, sustainability permeates every facet of the business—and efforts are evaluated across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions: reducing operational environmental impact; leveraging product advantages to help customers lower energy consumption and emissions during operations; ensuring safe operations; providing employees with career development opportunities; supporting local communities; acting ethically where the company operates; and complying fully with all applicable laws and regulations.

Worried about AI’s lofty valuations? It’s time to look at the ‘Apple’ of the U.S. paint industry: Sherwin-Williams (Ticker: SHW)

Among Nasdaq-100 index constituents, Sherwin-Williams (Ticker: SHW)—one of the world’s largest coatings manufacturers—holds formidable market dominance. A coatings R&D and production giant long ranked alongside PPG Industrial as one of the two global industry leaders, Sherwin-Williams derives over 90% of its total revenue from architectural and industrial coatings businesses. The refined matte or metallic finishes on certain smartphone casings—and Valspar automotive touch-up paints—both originate from Sherwin-Williams’ industrial coatings portfolio. Sherwin-Williams employs a ‘company-owned retail stores + full-value-chain coverage’ business model. In the U.S. alone, it operates over 4,900 company-owned stores—creating an exceptionally high industry barrier to entry. This model resembles Apple’s retail store strategy: enabling direct access to real-time market demand while locking in premium pricing and high gross margins through brand equity. The company’s gross margin consistently ranges between 45% and 49%, significantly exceeding the coatings industry’s average of 30%–40%. Its competitive moat stems primarily from decades of brand equity accumulation and a comprehensive, responsive in-house logistics system—capable of delivering to job sites within approximately two hours. This 150-year-old enduring enterprise went public in 1964 and is a well-known ‘Dividend Aristocrat’ on U.S. exchanges.

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