At PPG, we are committed to using resources efficiently, developing industry-leading sustainable solutions, and prioritizing decarbonization to protect the world for current and future generations.
In 2023, we became the first U.S.-based coatings manufacturer to receive validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for our 2030 scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and rolled out 2030 sustainability goals that focus on driving sales of sustainably advantaged products, reducing our environmental impact, and making a difference in communities.
Our paints, coatings and specialty materials protect and beautify the world, many of which offer benefits that support our customers' sustainability ambitions. In 2023, 44% of sales were from sustainably advantaged products and processes that we have defined as addressing multiple sustainability benefits, including lower emissions, lower toxicity, energy efficiency, use of renewable raw materials or extending durability. One leading example of a sustainably advantaged product is PPG's expanded bake ENVIRO-PRIME® electrocoat (eCoat) EPIC 300. The coating can be applied to heavy electric vehicle assemblies using less energy and heat, resulting in a savings of 20 kWh of energy and 4 kilograms of carbon emissions per vehicle produced. The product is also water-based and generates minimal waste due to its application efficiency. Another example is SEIGNEURIE™ EVOLUTEX™ Bas Carbone by PPG, an architectural coating launched in France that uses a bio-based binder and has a 20% lower carbon footprint than previous coatings.
In addition to product innovations, minimizing the environmental footprint of our operations is an ongoing focus, and PPG locations are guided by our 2030 sustainability targets. We continue advancing the use of renewable energy, and in 2023 we completed an agreement with NRG Energy Inc., which will enable PPG paints and coatings manufacturing facilities and PPG PAINTS® stores in Texas to reduce their carbon footprint. Through the agreement, PPG's Gainesville, Temple, Dallas and Grand Prairie manufacturing locations, as well as 62 PPG Paints stores in Texas, will purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) generated by a wind facility located in Crockett County, Texas, which will help reduce emissions associated with their annual power usage. The agreement includes approximately 126,000 megawatt hours (MWh), resulting in a total reduction of approximately 9,400 metric tons of greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions annually. We have also partnered with a renewable energy provider to define our decarbonization roadmap that, when implemented, is expected to reduce our operational GHG emissions by 50% by 2030.