PPG’s extensive global community engagement efforts, along with the PPG Foundation, have recorded a substantial investment of US$18.4 million worldwide in 2024 – an increase of US$900,000 over 2023.
The 2024 funding was used to support more than 400 community partners and programs that focus on advancing education and delivering community sustainability, while encouraging PPG employee volunteerism.
By investing in educational opportunities, PPG aims to help grow tomorrow’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) innovators and skilled workforce in fields related to coatings and manufacturing.
“Around the world, PPG’s 2024 community engagement investments aimed to inspire students and aspiring STEM leaders, beautify neighbourhoods and give our employees meaningful ways to give back,” executive director, PPG Foundation and Corporate Global Social Responsibility, Malesia Dunn, said.
“We’re focused on creating brighter communities, inspiring the future workforce and applying our employees’ talents in ways that create tangible impacts.”
Highlights of the 2024 community engagement commitments include:
- US$11.5 million to build the next generation of STEM leaders.
- Progress toward our commitments, including environmental sustainability education and future skilled worker training.
- US$6.4 million to community sustainability and disaster relief.
- 58 Colourful Communities projects completed in 2024 in 27 countries.