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http://www.ppg.com
PITTSBURGH -- (Business Wire)
PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) outlines its progress toward the company’s
2020 sustainability goals in its 2013 Corporate Sustainability Report,
which is now available online at www.ppg.com/csr.
In 2013, the company increased energy efficiency; improved employee
safety, health and well-being; and strengthened its pipeline of
sustainable new products. Highlights of the company’s progress last year
include:
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Achieved one of the lowest injury and illness rates in company
history, decreasing the rate by 12 percent;
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Significantly reduced energy intensity and greenhouse-gas-emissions
intensity due to initiatives including the separation of its former
commodity chemicals;
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Reduced air emissions, water consumption and water discharge;
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Achieved 21 percent of sales from sustainable products;
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Implemented wellness programs in more than 115 PPG manufacturing sites
around the world;
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Increased engagement initiatives in PPG communities; and
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Distributed more than $5.3 million in charitable funds globally.
“PPG’s values and history of sustainable business practices are
reflected in our actions and embedded in the guiding principles that
shape the company’s commitments to customers, employees, shareholders,
neighbors and suppliers,” said Jane Valenta, PPG vice president of
environment, health and safety. “Through the efforts of our employees
globally, PPG today is a stronger, more sustainable business that is
positioned to deliver increased value for all stakeholders.”
PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.(TM)
PPG Industries' vision is to continue to be the world’s leading coatings
and specialty materials company. Through leadership in innovation,
sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial,
transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and
aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other
company. Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and
operates in nearly 70 countries around the world. Net sales in 2013 were
$15.1 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange
(symbol:PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com
and follow @PPGIndustries
on Twitter.
Bringing innovation to the surface is a trademark of PPG
Industries Ohio, Inc.
Contacts:
PPG Industries, Inc.
Mark Silvey, PPG Corporate Communications,
412-434-3046
silvey@ppg.com
www.ppg.com
Source: PPG Industries, Inc.
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