PPG Industries Inc
PPG Industries's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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).
However, PPG Industries has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into PPG Industries's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PPG Industries amounted to 640,000 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).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PPG Industries decreased by 4.48%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
PPG Industries's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are PPG Industries's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of PPG Industries were 260,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has PPG Industries reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, PPG Industries's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 13.33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), PPG Industries's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that PPG Industries's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are PPG Industries's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, PPG Industries reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 380,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has PPG Industries reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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.a
What methodology does PPG Industries use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, PPG Industries reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
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 2024, PPG Industries reported 17,680,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of PPG Industries includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
PPG Industries's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are PPG Industries's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, PPG Industries reported total Scope 3 emissions of 17,680,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has PPG Industries reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, PPG Industries's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that PPG Industries's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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.a
Insights into PPG Industries’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, PPG Industries reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 260,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 15,845 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 16.41 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
PPG Industries's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does PPG Industries's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, PPG Industries reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 16.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 64.44, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does PPG Industries rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, PPG Industries ranked 6 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
PPG Industries is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into PPG Industries's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, PPG Industries reported a total carbon footprint of 18,320,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.61% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to PPG Industries's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.51% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.07%.a