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PPG earns top ‘AAA’ sustainability rating from MSCI

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has received the highest “AAA” rating from the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) ESG ratings assessment. This achievement denotes PPG as a “leader,” listing the company within the top 11% of those in the specialty chemicals category.

“We see sustainability as a driver of continuous improvement in productivity – from how we serve our customers to how we operate our facilities,” said Peter Votruba-Drzal, PPG vice president, global sustainability. “We’re encouraged by this recognition, and we will continue to be motivated by our ambitious 2030 targets that will enable us to increase sales of sustainably advantaged solutions and reduce waste, water, emissions and energy use.”

MSCI ESG Research provides in-depth research, ratings and analysis of the environmental, social and governance-related business practices of thousands of companies globally. MSCI ESG Research provides ESG Ratings on global public and select private companies on a scale of AAA (leader) to CCC (laggard), according to exposure to industry-specific ESG risks and the ability to manage those risks relative to peers. The research is designed to provide critical insights that can help institutional investors identify risks and opportunities that traditional investment research may overlook.

To learn more about PPG’s sustainability progress and 2030 targets, visit ppg.com/sustainability.

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At PPG (NYSE: PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings, and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $18.2 billion in 2023. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets, and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com.

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PPG Media Contacts:
Greta Edgar Borza
Corporate Communications
+1 724 316 7552
edgar@ppg.com
www.ppg.com

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