PPG Blueprint

Our Vision
We will be recognized as a preeminent global engineered-materials and services company that fully engages our people, passionately embraces new ideas, seeks out transforming technologies and operates with unbending ethical standards.

Our Values
Fundamental to who we are is an unwavering commitment to high ethical standards and integrity. We implement our strategies across all levels of the organization in an uncompromising, ethical manner.

Dedication to the customer - We are in business to serve customers. We focus on our markets and dedicate ourselves to meeting the expectations of our customers.
Respect for the dignity, rights and contributions of employees - We operate safe, healthful and harassment-free workplaces that value diversity, promote teamwork and reward performance. We develop our people through continuous learning, creating an environment where opinions are expressed and respected.
Recognition of the concerns and needs of society - We operate our businesses utilizing sound environment, health and safety practices that protect the environment and communities. We actively communicate with the public about our company, participate in the governmental process and support our local communities.
Management of supply chain relationships - We leverage supplier competencies and develop relationships that focus on mutual, continuous improvement and a shared responsibility to meet our customer requirements.
Responsibility to shareholders - We are a performance-focused company committed to the stewardship of the corporation and increased returns to PPG's owners.
Our Strategies
Fundamental to our strategies is operating our businesses with a global perspective and engaging the skills and diversity of all PPG employees. We will implement breakthrough initiatives to solve problems and achieve operational excellence.

Continue to upgrade our portfolio by entering new businesses that are adjacent to our existing businesses and in which we can demonstrate sustainable competitive advantage and value-creation potential.
Drive the integration of Sigma Logic® and Lean methodologies via the Quality Process in all businesses and functions.
Drive cross-SBU and support functions' synergies to the fullest extent.
Increase service components in all our operations and work closely with customers to help them solve their problems.
Invest in R&D to ensure a continuous flow of new products as well as the development of transforming product or process technologies.
Gain competitive advantage and raise performance trends by forging dynamic change in each of our businesses and challenging the orthodoxies of our industries.

Outcomes
Fundamental to our success is achieving recognition as world-class in health, safety and environmental performance and having the lowest cost position in the supply chain.

Be the top-ranked supplier to our customers.
Grow our earnings per share by 10% per year.
Achieve an average return on capital (ROC) of 15%.
Attain 35% of sales from products that are 4 years old or less.
Increase output per employee by at least 5% per year.
Grow service revenues to 15% of total sales.