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As a Fortune 500 company with over 120 years of history, PPG regards its responsibility to society as one of its key company values. "Recognition of the concerns and needs of society", which is clearly stated in the PPG Values, is implemented in PPG's operations worldwide. PPG looks at corporate social responsibility as an important factor for the company’s sustainable growth.
The value of diversity creates opportunities for everyone. PPG thinks that differences in perspectives, experience or background can offer benefits to the PPG team. PPG's reputation rests not only on our ability to be a provider of quality goods and services, but also on our integrity and high ethical standards, The PPG Global Code of Ethics sets forth the principles that apply to all PPG people, everywhere and under every circumstance.
As the world's leading coatings, specialty products and services company, we recognize our responsibility to address two of the critical issues the world is facing today: energy security and climate change. While the emphasis on green products around the world is a relatively new phenomenon, PPG's commitment to environmental responsibility is longstanding. For decades, PPG has been committed to making products and pursuing business practices that help sustain a healthy global environment.
PPG is achieving consistent earnings and sales growth, which enables the company to provide more job opportunities to the community, as well as providing returns for share holders and investors.
PPG and its employees actively participate in the life of the communities in which our facilities are located.
PPG Industries Foundation has been demonstrating the values of PPG Industries since 1951. The foundation's programs, including direct grants, matching gifts and grant incentives for volunteerism by PPG employees (GIVE), reflect our commitment to play an active role in communities where PPG has a presence. The strategic interests of the foundation are, in order of priority, education, human service, culture & arts, and civic & community affairs. The foundation continues to build partnerships with organizations that have goals in prioritizing the development of education opportunities and ensuring accessibility for all members of the community. The foundation donates over US$ 5 million each year, and is also looking at partnerships in China.
PPG China's corporate social responsibility activities include safe production, energy saving & environment protection, people development, and social benefits.
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Supported "Energy Saving & Emission Reduction, Do it now" project on CCTV.com,
showing that PPG Industries is on the move
September 14, 2007, "Energy Saving & Emission Reduction, Do it now" CCTV.com and PPG Industries jointly held a press conference with the theme of “To Lead the Green Era with Innovation, and to Support China in Energy Saving and Environmental Protection”. Mr. Wen Ti, marketing director of CCTV.com and Cathy Yan representing PPG China congratulated the successful launch of "Energy Saving & Emission Reduction, Do it now" program solely sponsored by PPG.
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