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Business Wire
18 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
PPG recognized for sustainability progress by FTSE4Good for seventh consecutive year
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced its inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the seventh consecutive year. Created by global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong sustainability practices against globally recognized standards. 'At PPG, we prioritize sustainability as a competitive advantage in our products and processes based on customer demand,' said Peter Votruba-Drzal, PPG vice president, global sustainability. 'We are focused on enabling operational excellence and reducing environmental impact both in our own operations and for our customers through sustainably advantaged innovations.' The FTSE4Good indexes are used by a variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products. FTSE Russell evaluations are based on performance in areas such as corporate governance, health and safety, anti-corruption and environmental impact. Businesses included in the FTSE4Good Index Series meet a variety of sustainability criteria. PPG recently reported progress against its 2030 sustainability targets, including: 41% of sales from sustainably advantaged products, such as PPG ENVIRO-PRIME® EPIC200X solution that enhances corrosion protection for automotive bodies while significantly reducing energy and material requirements. Sustainably advantaged products are identified using PPG's internal methodology that validates product attributes and their contribution towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.* 18% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the company's own operations (scope 1 and 2) against its 50% reduction target by 2030. 6% reduction in value chain (scope 3) emissions against its 30% reduction target by 2030 across purchased goods and services, customer processing of sold products and end-of-life treatment of sold products. 48% of process waste reused, recycled or recovered. 28% reduction in water intensity at priority sites in water-stressed communities. 98% of key suppliers assessed against sustainability and social responsibility criteria. In addition to the FTSE4Good Index Series, PPG has been recognized for its sustainability efforts with an EcoVadis Silver rating and an AAA rating from MSCI. PPG is also listed on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies, the Corporate Knights Clean 200, Newsweek Magazine's America's Most Responsible Companies, Newsweek Magazine's World's Greenest Companies and others. To learn more about PPG's sustainability progress and 2030 targets, visit *While many PPG products have sustainable attributes in their end-use that promote longevity of customer assets, the company considers products sustainably advantaged when they contribute to improved environmental outcomes or provide relative improvements over industry benchmarks. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers' biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit Enviro-Prime, the PPG Logo and We protect and beautify the world are registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc. CATEGORY Sustainability
New Straits Times
a day ago
- General
- New Straits Times
Development goals progress insufficient, says UN
NEW YORK: Ten years after the United Nations (UN) adopted its Sustainable Development Goals, it said more people now have access to the Internet, but major issues like hunger have worsened. UN member states committed in 2015 to pursuing 17 goals that range from ending extreme poverty and hunger to pursuing gender equality and clean energy by 2030. In a report published on Monday, the UN said 35 per cent of the objectives were advancing, while around half had stagnated and the rest were heading backwards. This scorecard, it said, showed that the progress was "insufficient". Among the most successful was improving access to electricity, with 92 per cent of the world connected by 2023. Internet usage has also risen from 40 per cent to 68 per cent worldwide in the last decade. Some 110 million more children and young people had entered school since 2015, the report said, while maternal mortality had fallen from 228 deaths per 100,000 births in 2015 to 197 in 2023. But some goals have receded despite this progress. In 2023, 757 million people (9.1 per cent of the world's population) were suffering from hunger, compared with 713 million (7.5 per cent) in 2019, the report said. More than 800 million people, around one in 10 people worldwide, are living in extreme poverty. "Eradicating extreme poverty by 2030 appears highly unlikely due to slow recovery from Covid-19 pandemic impacts, economic instability, climate shocks and sluggish growth in sub-Saharan Africa," the report said. UN chief Antonio Guterres warned that the world was facing a global development emergency. It was, he added, "an emergency measured in the over 800 million people still living in extreme poverty. In intensifying climate impacts. And in relentless debt service, draining the resources that countries need to invest in their people". However, Guterres struck a positive tone on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, saying that if they didn't exist, "many of these achievements would never have been reached".
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
UN says development goals progress 'insufficient' 10 years on
Ten years after the United Nations adopted its Sustainable Development Goals, it said Monday that more people now have access to the internet, but major issues like hunger have worsened. UN member states committed in 2015 to pursuing 17 goals that range from ending extreme poverty and hunger to pursuing gender equality and clean energy by 2030. In a report published Monday, the United Nations said that 35 percent of the objectives were advancing, while around half had stagnated and the rest were heading backwards. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Chuck Norris Begs Seniors: Avoid These 3 Foods Like The Plague Roundhouse Provisions Learn More Undo This scorecard, it said, showed that the progress was "insufficient." Among the most successful was improving access to electricity, with 92 percent of the world connected by 2023. Internet usage has also risen from 40 percent to 68 percent worldwide in the last decade. Live Events Some 110 million more children and young people have entered school since 2015, the report said, while maternal mortality has fallen from 228 deaths per 100,000 births in 2015 to 197 in 2023. But some goals have receded despite this progress. In 2023, 757 million people (9.1 percent of the world's population) were suffering from hunger, compared with 713 million (7.5 percent) in 2019, the report said. Meanwhile, more than 800 million people -- around one in 10 people worldwide -- are still living in extreme poverty. "Eradicating extreme poverty by 2030 appears highly unlikely due to slow recovery from Covid-19 impacts, economic instability, climate shocks, and sluggish growth in sub-Saharan Africa," the report said. UN chief Antonio Guterres warned at a news conference that the world was facing a global development emergency. It was, he added, "an emergency measured in the over 800 million people still living in extreme poverty. In intensifying climate impacts. And in relentless debt service, draining the resources that countries need to invest in their people." However, Guterres struck a positive tone on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, saying that if they didn't exist, "many of these achievements would never have been reached."
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Straits Times
UN says development goals progress ‘insufficient' 10 years on
Find out what's new on ST website and app. The UN says more than 800 million people in the world are still living in extreme poverty. UNITED NATIONS, United States - Ten years after the United Nations adopted its Sustainable Development Goals, it said on July 14 that more people now have access to the internet, but major issues like hunger have worsened. UN member states committed in 2015 to pursuing 17 goals that range from ending extreme poverty and hunger to pursuing gender equality and clean energy by 2030. In a report published July 14, the United Nations said that 35 per cent of the objectives were advancing, while around half had stagnated and the rest were heading backwards. This scorecard, it said, showed that the progress was 'insufficient.' Among the most successful was improving access to electricity, with 92 per cent of the world connected by 2023. Internet usage has also risen from 40 per cent to 68 per cent worldwide in the last decade. Some 110 million more children and young people have entered school since 2015, the report said, while maternal mortality has fallen from 228 deaths per 100,000 births in 2015 to 197 in 2023. But some goals have receded despite this progress. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore HSA intensifies crackdown on vapes; young suspected Kpod peddlers nabbed in Bishan, Yishun Singapore Man charged over distributing nearly 3 tonnes of vapes in one day in Bishan, Ubi Avenue 3 Singapore Public healthcare institutions to record all Kpod cases, confiscate vapes: MOH, HSA Singapore Man allegedly attacks woman with knife at Kallang Wave Mall, to be charged with attempted murder Singapore Singapore boosts support for Timor-Leste as it prepares to join Asean Singapore UN aviation and maritime agencies pledge to collaborate to boost safety, tackle challenges Singapore High Court dismisses appeal of drink driver who killed one after treating Tampines road like racetrack Singapore 18 years' jail for woman who hacked adoptive father to death after tussle over Sengkang flat In 2023, 757 million people (9.1 per cent of the world's population) were suffering from hunger, compared with 713 million (7.5 per cent) in 2019, the report said. Meanwhile, more than 800 million people – around one in 10 people worldwide – are still living in extreme poverty. 'Eradicating extreme poverty by 2030 appears highly unlikely due to slow recovery from Covid-19 impacts, economic instability, climate shocks, and sluggish growth in sub-Saharan Africa,' the report said. UN chief Antonio Guterres warned at a news conference that the world was facing a global development emergency. It was, he added, 'an emergency measured in the over 800 million people still living in extreme poverty. In intensifying climate impacts. And in relentless debt service, draining the resources that countries need to invest in their people.' However, Mr Guterres struck a positive tone on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, saying that if they didn't exist, 'many of these achievements would never have been reached.' AFP
GMA Network
2 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
UN says development goals progress 'insufficient' 10 years on
UNITED NATIONS - Ten years after the United Nations adopted its Sustainable Development Goals, it said Monday that more people now have access to the internet, but major issues like hunger have worsened. UN member states committed in 2015 to pursuing 17 goals that range from ending extreme poverty and hunger to pursuing gender equality and clean energy by 2030. In a report published Monday, the United Nations said that 35 percent of the objectives were advancing, while around half had stagnated and the rest were heading backwards. This scorecard, it said, showed that the progress was "insufficient." Among the most successful was improving access to electricity, with 92 percent of the world connected by 2023. Internet usage has also risen from 40 percent to 68 percent worldwide in the last decade. Some 110 million more children and young people have entered school since 2015, the report said, while maternal mortality has fallen from 228 deaths per 100,000 births in 2015 to 197 in 2023. But some goals have receded despite this progress. In 2023, 757 million people (9.1 percent of the world's population) were suffering from hunger, compared with 713 million (7.5 percent) in 2019, the report said. Meanwhile, more than 800 million people -- around one in 10 people worldwide -- are still living in extreme poverty. "Eradicating extreme poverty by 2030 appears highly unlikely due to slow recovery from COVID-19 impacts, economic instability, climate shocks, and sluggish growth in sub-Saharan Africa," the report said. UN chief Antonio Guterres warned at a news conference that the world was facing a global development emergency. It was, he added, "an emergency measured in the over 800 million people still living in extreme poverty. In intensifying climate impacts. And in relentless debt service, draining the resources that countries need to invest in their people." However, Guterres struck a positive tone on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, saying that if they didn't exist, "many of these achievements would never have been reached." — Agence France-Presse
