PPG Industries, Inc.

PPG Industries, Inc., a US-based company operating in the Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers sector, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18.9 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.

Key Emissions Data:

• 2025: Total emissions were approximately 18.9 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions stood at about 260 million kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 380 million kg CO2e. Significant Scope 3 emissions were reported, including approximately 9.58 billion kg CO2e from the processing of sold products, about 5.8 billion kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, and around 2.98 billion kg CO2e from the end-of-life treatment of sold products.
• 2024: Total emissions were approximately 17.97 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 260 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 420 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions included about 9.75 billion kg CO2e from processing of sold products, 5.17 billion kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, and 2.76 billion kg CO2e from end-of-life treatment of sold products.
• 2023: Total emissions were approximately 17.98 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 270 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 440 million kg CO2e. Key Scope 3 categories included around 10.25 billion kg CO2e for processing of sold products, 5.04 billion kg CO2e for purchased goods and services, and 2.66 billion kg CO2e for end-of-life treatment of sold products.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

PPG Industries has established several emission reduction targets, many of which are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

• Scope 1 and 2 Emissions: The company is committed to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. This target is validated by SBTi and aligned with the emissions reductions required for a 1.5°C future. In 2023, PPG reported a 10% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from the 2019 baseline, demonstrating progress towards this goal. Earlier targets included a 15% reduction in GHG intensity (Scopes 1 and 2) from a 2017 baseline by 2025.
• Scope 3 Emissions: PPG aims for a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services, processing of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products, by 2030, also against a 2019 baseline and validated by SBTi for a well-below 2°C future.

PPG's reporting covers Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking and managing its carbon footprint. The company's climate strategy is not cascaded from a parent organisation, as it is the ultimate reporting entity for its emissions data.