PPG Industries, Inc.

PPG Industries, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

PPG Industries, Inc., a US-based company in the paint, varnish, and supplies merchant wholesalers industry, reported significant carbon emissions across its operations. For the reporting year 2025, the company's total emissions were approximately 13.2 billion kg CO2e, comprising around 260 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, and approximately 380 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). Scope 3 emissions were substantial, with processing of sold products accounting for about 9.6 billion kg CO2e, purchased goods and services at approximately 5.8 billion kg CO2e, and end-of-life treatment of sold products at about 3 billion kg CO2e. In 2024, total emissions were approximately 17.9 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 260 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 420 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year included about 9.8 billion kg CO2e from processing of sold products, 5.2 billion kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, and 2.8 billion kg CO2e from end-of-life treatment of sold products. PPG Industries has established several climate commitments and reduction targets. Notably, the company has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. This target is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is aligned with the emissions reductions necessary for a 1.5°C future. Furthermore, PPG aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, processing of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 30% within the same timeframe. The company has also reported progress towards its goals. In 2023, PPG achieved a 10% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from its 2019 baseline. More recently, in 2024, they reported an 18% reduction in absolute direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions from an updated 2019 baseline, indicating continued progress towards their 2030 objectives. Historically, PPG has pursued intensity-based targets as well. Between 2017 and 2025, the company aimed for a 15% reduction in GHG intensity for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. For instance, in 2021, they reported a 16.1% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHGs from their 2017 baseline.