Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Industrial  -  April 27, 2018

PPG Industries reports current progress, new goals

PPG Industries reported a 46% reduction in GHG emissions intensity achieved from 2012 to 2017, along with new, aggressive sustainability goals for 2025 with the release of its 2017 Corporate Sustainability Report.

In a statement, Mark Cancilla, PPG vice president, environment, health and safety, said, "PPG’s sustainability efforts go beyond product innovations to extend to our customers’ operations and the communities in which we operate. We are encouraged by our progress in 2017 and excited about our new goals, which are representative of the challenges and opportunities of our current business portfolio."

Among the 2025 goals announced were a 15% reduction in energy consumption intensity from a 2017 baseline; a 25% total renewable energy usage exclusive of GHG reductions, and a 15% reduction in GHG emissions intensity measured in total tons discharged from a 2017 baseline.

 The report noted, "Our environmental sustainability goals drive not only our performance but that of our customers. For 2018 onward, new goals will better represent the sustainability challenges we currently face following significant divestitures and acquisitions over the past few years."

 PPG Industries, headquartered in Pittsburgh, is a supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials operating in more than 70 countries, reporting net sales of $14.8 billion in 2017.