In 2025, PPG Industries conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 166,350a | 165,150a | 166,350a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 80,890a | 78,940a | 78,390a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 99,670a | 95,410a | 96,740a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 43,470a | 43,950a | 42,210a |
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In 2025, PPG Industries generated a total of 166,350metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 48.63% of PPG Industries's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 51.37% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, PPG Industries reported a total waste generation of 166,350 metric tonnes, of which 48.63% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that PPG Industries is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2019, PPG Industries's total waste generation decreased by 9.34%, and remained stable in 2025, which may indicate a new baseline following earlier reductions in waste output.a
Over the same period, PPG Industries's waste recovery rate increased by 16.75%, including a 1.73% rise in 2025, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, PPG Industries appears to have stabilized its waste output following a period of long-term reduction, while continuing to improve its recovery practices. This suggests consolidation of earlier gains with stronger waste treatment efforts.
In 2025, PPG Industries generated a total of 166,350 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 59.92% of PPG Industries's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment.40.08% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2019, PPG Industries's total waste generation decreased by 9.34%, and remained stable in 2025, signaling a plateau following previous reductions that may mark a new waste baseline.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in PPG Industries's total output increased by 2.2%, including a further 3.71% rise in 2025, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, PPG Industries's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.a
In 2025, PPG Industries reported that 99,670 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 59.92% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (57.87%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that PPG Industries has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a