PPG and the PPG Foundation Invested $10.5 Million in Communities Across the Globe in 2017
February 13 2018 - 11:47AM
Business Wire
PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that PPG and the PPG Foundation
invested more than $10.5 million in communities worldwide in 2017.
The funds, which support community sustainability and educational
programming, will positively impact hundreds of community
organizations in 29 countries where PPG employees live, work and
play.
“PPG’s innovative products aren’t the only asset that help us
protect and beautify the world,” said Sue Sloan, executive
director, the PPG Foundation and corporate global social
responsibility. “Our engaged employees and dedicated partners are
truly what bring PPG’s community engagement efforts to life.”
A selection of the grant recipients and funding purposes
include:
- Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania: $600,000 in 2017, with a total of $7.5 million being
donated over a period of time for a new building that will be named
the PPG Science Pavilion. The pavilion will house science,
technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning labs; a two-story,
14,000-square-foot exhibitions gallery, allowing for large touring
exhibitions; PointView Hall, a conference and event space
overlooking the city skyline; and new and expanded STEM education
programs. With nine classrooms, the PPG Science Pavilion will
enable Carnegie Science Center to offer more programs for children
and adults, such as day camps for students and
professional-development programs for teachers. Click here to learn
more.
- Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: $550,000 for hands-on educational
programs for students and children.
- United Way of Southwestern PA in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: $406,250 for the Impact Fund campaign;
United for Women Initiative; disaster relief; Children & Youth
STEM; and other initiatives.
- NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam,
Netherlands: $64,800 for the development of STEM-related curriculum
at Dutch primary schools. The curriculum helps students experiment
with realistic technology challenges; sparks interest in technology
and engineering; increases self-confidence and inquiry-based
attitudes; makes connections with real engineering professionals;
and challenges gender stereotypes in the field.
- Mexican Red Cross: $150,000 for
earthquake relief efforts.
- Korean universities: $72,700 for 26
females to receive higher education in Busan and Cheonan
universities. These students will then tutor underprivileged middle
school students in math and English.
- Chinese universities: $117,451 for
PPG’s University Talent Power Program, which offers scholarships
and career counseling services at 11 Chinese universities.
- Science of Life Studies Malaysia:
$30,000 for the continued support of The Solar Academy, which
offers 100 underserved Malaysian youth free education and training
in the practice and theory of solar energy.
In addition, PPG reached a milestone in 2017 by completing 125
COLORFUL COMMUNITIES™ projects since the program’s inception. With
13,000 gallons of paint and 34,000 hours volunteered by 6,000
employees and community volunteers, PPG has brought color and
brightness to more than 4 million people in 23 countries through
the transformation of community assets.
EDITOR’S NOTE: For additional information regarding PPG’s
community engagement efforts in 2017, visit our online newsroom at
newsroom.ppg.com/PPGCommunityEngagement2017.
PPG and the PPG Foundation aim to bring color and brightness to
PPG communities around the world. We invested more than $10.5
million in 2017, supporting hundreds of community organizations
across 29 countries. By investing in educational opportunities, we
help grow today’s skilled workforce and develop tomorrow’s
innovators in fields related to coatings and manufacturing. Plus,
we empower PPG employees to multiply their impact for causes that
are important to them by supporting their volunteer efforts and
charitable giving. Learn more at www.ppgcommunities.com and follow
@PPG_Communities on Twitter.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the
paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for
more than 130 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
$14.8 billion in 2017. We serve customers in construction, consumer
products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets.
To learn more, visit www.ppg.com.
We protect and beautify the world and Colorful Communities are
trademarks and the PPG Logo is a registered trademark of PPG
Industries Ohio, Inc.
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