PPG Industries Inc
PPG Industries's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, PPG Industries completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
PPG Industries has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into PPG Industries's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PPG Industries amounted to 950,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PPG Industries decreased by 2.06%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
PPG Industries's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are PPG Industries's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of PPG Industries were 420,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has PPG Industries reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, PPG Industries's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 8,682.94%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), PPG Industries's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.33%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are PPG Industries's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, PPG Industries reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 530,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has PPG Industries reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), PPG Industries's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that PPG Industries 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does PPG Industries use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, PPG Industries reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
PPG Industries's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into PPG Industries's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, PPG Industries reported 18,540,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of PPG Industries includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
PPG Industries's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are PPG Industries's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, PPG Industries reported total Scope 3 emissions of 18,540,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 28.32% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 71.68% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), PPG Industries's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that PPG Industries 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does PPG Industries disclose?
In 2023, PPG Industries reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of PPG Industries's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to PPG Industries's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 10,310,000 tCOâ‚‚e (55.61%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,250,000 tCOâ‚‚e (28.32%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 2,980,000 tCOâ‚‚e (16.07%)
PPG Industries's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into PPG Industries's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, PPG Industries reported a total carbon footprint of 19,490,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.66% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to PPG Industries's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.13% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.72%.