ESG Report
GRI Index

PPG Industries, Inc. has reported in accordance with the GRI Standards for the period January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
GRI 1 used: GRI 1: Foundation 2021
Applicable GRI Sector Standard(s): None
General Disclosures |
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GRI Standard / Other Source | Disclosure | Location / Response |
GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
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About PPG |
GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-2 Entities included in the organization's sustainability reporting |
PPG's 2021 ESG Report covers all of the entities included in its consolidated financial reporting. |
GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-3 Reporting period, frequency and contact point |
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GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-4 Restatements of information |
Indicated when necessary throughout the report. |
GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-5 External assurance |
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GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-6 Activities, value chain and other business relationships |
About PPG |
GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-7 Employees |
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GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-8 Workers who are not employees |
Omitted. This information is not tracked at a global level. |
GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-9 Governance structure and composition |
Governance Overview |
GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-10 Nomination and selection of the highest governance body |
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GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-11 Chair of the highest governance body |
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GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-12 Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts |
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GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-13 Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts |
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GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-14 Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting |
Our ESG Report is reviewed by our Board of Directors. |
GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-15 Conflicts of interest |
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GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-16 Communication of critical concerns |
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GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-17 Collective knowledge of the highest governance body |
Governance Overview |
GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-18 Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body |
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GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-19 Remuneration policies |
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GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-20 Process to determine remuneration |
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GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-21 Annual total compensation ratio |
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GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-22 Statement on sustainable development strategy |
To our stakeholders |
GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-23 Policy commitments |
Governance Overview |
GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-24 Embedding policy commitments |
Governance Overview |
GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-25 Processes to remediate negative impacts |
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GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-26 Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns |
PPG Ethics Helpline |
GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-27 Compliance with laws and regulations |
2021 PPG Annual Report & Form 10-K, Legal, Regulatory, and Tax Risks (page 11), Item 3. |
GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-28 Membership associations |
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GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-29 Approach to stakeholder engagement |
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GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 |
2-30 Collective bargaining agreements |
2021 PPG Annual Report & Form 10-K, Employee Relations (page 7) |
Material Topics |
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GRI Standard / Other Source | Disclosure | Location / Response |
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 |
3-1 Process to determine material topics |
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GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 |
3-2 List of material topics |
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Economic performance |
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GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 |
3-3 Management of material topics |
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GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 |
201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed |
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GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016 |
201-2 Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change |
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GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016 |
201-3 Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans |
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GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016 |
201-4 Financial assistance received from government |
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Energy |
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GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 |
3-3 Management of material topics |
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GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016 |
302-1 Energy consumption within the organization |
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GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016 |
302-3 Energy intensity |
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GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016 |
302-4 Reduction of energy consumption |
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GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016 |
302-5 Reductions in energy requirements of products and services |
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Water and Effluents |
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GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 |
3-3 Management of material topics |
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GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018 |
303-1 Interactions with water as a shared resource |
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GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018 |
303-2 Management of water discharge-related impacts |
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GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018 |
303-3 Water withdrawal |
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GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018 |
303-4 Water withdrawal |
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GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018 |
303-5 Water withdrawal |
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Emissions |
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GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 |
3-3 Management of material topics |
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GRI 305: Emissions 2016 |
305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions |
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GRI 305: Emissions 2016 |
305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions |
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GRI 305: Emissions 2016 |
305-4 GHG emissions intensity |
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GRI 305: Emissions 2016 |
305-5 Reduction of GHG emissions |
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Waste |
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GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 |
3-3 Management of material topics |
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GRI 306: Waste 2020 |
306-1 Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts |
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GRI 306: Waste 2020 |
306-2 Management of significant waste-related impacts |
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GRI 306: Waste 2020 |
306-3 Waste generated |
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GRI 306: Waste 2020 |
306-4 Waste diverted from disposal |
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GRI 306: Waste 2020 |
306-5 Waste directed to disposal |
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Occupational Health and Safety |
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GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 |
3-3 Management of material topics |
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GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018 |
403-1 Occupational health and safety management system |
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GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018 |
403-2 Hazard identification, risk assessment and incident investigation |
Safety and Health, Preventing injury and illness |
GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018 |
403-3 Occupational health services |
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GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018 |
403-4 Worker participation, consultation and communication on occupational health and safety |
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GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018 |
403-5 Worker training on occupational health and safety |
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GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018 |
403-6 Promotion of worker health |
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GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018 |
403-7 Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships |
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GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018 |
403-8 Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system |
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Waste |
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GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018 |
403-9 Work-related injuries |
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GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018 |
403-10 Work-related ill health |
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Local Communities |
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GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 |
3-3 Management of material topics |
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GRI 413: Local Communities 2016 |
413-1 Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments and development programs |
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion |
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GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 |
3-3 Management of material topics |
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GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016 |
405-1 Diversity of governance bodies and employees |
2022 Proxy Statement, (page 16) |
Product Marketing and Labeling |
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GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 |
3-3 Management of material topics |
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GRI 413: Local Communities 2016 |
417-1 Requirements for product and service information and labeling |