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

• 45% of process-related 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 decreased by 10%. • Scope 3 GHG emissions decreased by 12%, including Categories 1, 10, and 12**. • 97% of key suppliers underwent assessment against sustainability and social responsibility standards. 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 driven innovation through science and technology and embraced environmental friendliness as a core philosophy—dedicated to delivering high-quality coating products and professional finishing solutions to customers. Through differentiated solutions, Sherwin-Williams helps customers 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 strategic investments in growth and operational efficiency. 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—especially outstanding amid surging demand for green building and eco-friendly coatings. Financial reports show that Sherwin-Williams achieved net sales of $17.8013 billion in the first three quarters of 2024—essentially flat year-on-year—and net income of $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 versus 2023, with diluted net 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 ensure sustainable growth. Axalta ranked 404th overall and 31st within the Materials & Chemicals industry category. With the continuous development 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 become increasingly stringent. As one of the earliest companies in the industry to enter the NEV sector, Axalta closely follows pivotal sustainability trends such as electric vehicles and renewable energy; its energy solutions have grown in tandem with 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 efficiency of variable-frequency motors, while meeting higher environmental standards and minimizing environmental impact. At Axalta, sustainability permeates every facet of the business and is evaluated holistically 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.

Global Coatings Single-Champion Rankings Released: Sherwin-Williams Claims 11 Global Sales Leadership Titles

As the world’s largest comprehensive coatings enterprise, Sherwin-Williams ranks first globally in market share across multiple coatings subsegments. According to the 'Top 30 Global Architectural & Decorative Coatings Brands 2025' released by CoatingTimes, the global architectural and decorative coatings market was valued at approximately $98 billion in 2024—with Sherwin-Williams (U.S.) securing the top position worldwide once again, achieving sales revenue of $13.0 billion and commanding a 13.27% global market share in architectural coatings. Additionally, Sherwin-Williams leads globally in retail decorative coatings, architectural project coatings, and architectural repaint businesses. Sherwin-Williams Paint Stores Group 2024 Revenue Breakdown According to Sherwin-Williams’ 2025 Investor Day presentation materials, the Consumer Brands Group generated $3.1 billion in sales in 2024—comprising exclusively retail decorative coatings sold primarily through large home improvement retailers such as Lowe’s. Meanwhile, the Paint Stores Group achieved $13.2 billion in sales in 2024, with residential repaint, commercial construction, property maintenance, new residential construction, and DIY collectively accounting for 90.5% ($11.935 billion) of that total—of which residential repaint represented approximately 36%. Sherwin-Williams is also the world’s largest industrial wood coatings manufacturer. Disclosed data shows that Sherwin-Williams’ Performance Coatings Group generated $6.8 billion in sales in 2024, with industrial wood coatings comprising roughly 18.5% ($1.258 billion, approx. RMB 9.043 billion), representing a 12.84% global market share in industrial wood coatings. Currently, Sherwin-Williams’ industrial wood coatings business is concentrated primarily in the North American market, but it also holds a notably high market share in Southeast Asia—particularly in China. Sherwin-Williams Performance Coatings Group 2024 Revenue Breakdown Disclosed data indicates that Sherwin-Williams’ Performance Coatings Group generated $6.8 billion in sales in 2024, with coil coatings accounting for 16% ($1.088 billion), packaging coatings for 18.5% ($1.258 billion), and general industrial coatings for 23.7% ($1.6116 billion)—corresponding to global market shares of 16.74%, 25.16%, and 8.48%, respectively. All three business segments rank first globally in sales volume. Industrial protective coatings encompass specialized categories including wind turbine coatings, bridge protection coatings, power infrastructure coatings, petrochemical equipment coatings, industrial machinery protection coatings, and offshore platform protection coatings. According to investor presentation materials, Sherwin-Williams’ industrial protective coatings business generated $1.203 billion in sales in 2024, capturing a 4.30% global market share and ranking first globally in sales volume. Other leading global players in this segment include Jotun, PPG, Hempel, and AkzoNobel. Moreover, sustained growth in operating performance continues to strengthen Sherwin-Williams’ global market position.

Sherwin-Williams to Host Financial Community Presentation on September 24, 2026

Sep 22, 2026

Sherwin-Williams Co. will host its Financial Community Presentation in Cleveland on September 24, 2026, featuring CEO Heidi G. Petz and CFO Benjamin E. Meisenzahl. A live webcast and slides will be available on the company's investor relations website.

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