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PPG Industries Inc

Common Name
PPG Industries
Country
United States
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
46,000
Ticker
PPG
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
PPG Industries Inc. is a global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. Founded in 1883 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PPG Industries operates across various sectors, of...

PPG Industries's Energy Data Preview

In 2023, PPG Industries disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.

PPG Industries also reported how it meets its energy needs through a mix of purchased and self-generated energy, offering insight into its sourcing strategy and level of energy independence.

Additionally, PPG Industries also disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.

However, PPG Industries did not provide a breakdown of its energy sources or generation technologies, limiting visibility into its energy mix and the role of renewables versus fossil fuels.

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a. PPG Industries's ESG Report 2023

Insights into PPG Industries's Energy Renewability

In 2023, PPG Industries consumed a total of 12.41 million Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 8.86% was sourced from renewable energy, either derived from natural resources like biofuels, biomass, or biogas, or generated using renewable technologies such as solar or wind power. The remaining 91.14% was classified as non-renewable energy, coming from fossil-based fuels such as coal, natural gas, or crude oil, or from non-renewable generation technologies like nuclear power.a

PPG Industries's Energy Renewability Rate

9%

How much of PPG Industries's energy consumed is renewable?

In 2023, PPG Industries consumed a total of 12.41 million Gigajoules of energy, of which 8.86% was derived from renewable sources, including biofuels, biomass, biogas, solar, and wind power.a

This low level of renewable energy use highlights a heavy reliance on fossil fuels or other non-renewable sources, suggesting that PPG Industries has considerable room to improve its energy sustainability strategy.

Are PPG Industries's energy practices becoming more sustainable?

Since 2019, PPG Industries's total energy consumption decreased by 7.39%, including a further 2.36% drop in 2023, highlighting a continued decline in energy use.a

Over the same period, the share of renewable energy in PPG Industries's consumption increased by 67.29%, including a 44.43% increase in 2023, showing consistent progress in clean energy adoption.a

Overall, PPG Industries has reduced its total energy consumption while steadily increasing its use of renewables, reflecting a strong commitment to reducing its energy-related environmental footprint.

PPG Industries's Renewable vs Non-renewable Energy Over Time

13.96 M6.96 M41 k13.96 MGigajoules (GJ)2023202220212020201991%94%94%94%95%
  • Renewable Energy Consumed
  • Non-renewable Energy Consumed
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