CA Transparency Supply Chain Act 2024

California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010

PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG) recognizes the importance of conducting business in an ethical manner that respects human rights.  The California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 requires certain companies to publish a statement describing the steps they have taken to ensure that there is no slavery, coerced labor or human trafficking in their own businesses or in their supply chains.

This statement relates to the actions and activities that PPG has taken in this regard.

Global Code of Ethics

PPG is committed to conduct business in an ethical manner that respects human rights.  In particular, PPG’s Global Code of Ethics requires compliance with all laws prohibiting forced, compulsory or child labor, human trafficking and employment discrimination.  All employees of PPG and its subsidiaries are required to comply with the Global Code of Ethics.  We regard observing local law to be the minimum acceptable level of conduct.  In addition, PPG’s own standards of conduct frequently oblige us to go beyond the legal minimum of a locality and to conduct our affairs according to our own higher standard.  The Global Code of Ethics is also a key pillar of PPG’s Supplier Sustainability Policy with which all suppliers and contractors are expected to comply.

PPG’s Compliance Department will investigate any violation of the Global Code of Ethics by an employee, and this may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination (in accordance with the relevant Human Resources policy and local law).

Global Supplier Code of Conduct

PPG expects our valued suppliers to operate their business practices in accordance with PPG’s ethics and integrity expectations.  As such, PPG has implemented a Global Supplier Code of Conduct, which was updated in 2024.  PPG’s Global Supplier Code of Conduct is a key pillar of PPG’s supplier sustainability efforts.  The Global Supplier Code of Conduct imposes minimum compliance standards with respect to business integrity, labor practices, health and safety, and environmental management.  It is intended to complement the Global Code of Ethics.  The Global Supplier Code of Conduct covers a wide range of standards, but those specific to working conditions and minimum employment standards are set out in the table below:

Forced or compulsory labor

Suppliers must:

  • Prohibit all forms of forced or compulsory labor
  • Maintain and promote fundamental human rights


Child labor

Suppliers must:

  • Prohibit the use of child labor
  • Adhere to the minimum employment age limit defined by national law or regulation
  • Comply with relevant International Labor Organization (ILO) standards
Rights of minorities

Suppliers must:

  • Respect the legal rights of minorities and indigenous people, including land, forest and water rights and will not participate in any illegal forced eviction practices
Human trafficking

Suppliers must not:

  • Engage in any form of human trafficking, including, but not limited to, use of force, fraud or coercion to obtain labor or services
  • Procure or otherwise engaging in commercial sex acts
  • Destroy or conceal a person’s identity, using misleading or fraudulent practices in recruiting employees
  • Charge potential employees recruitment fees
  • Fail to provide return transportation to employees recruited from foreign countries
Diversity and inclusion

Suppliers must:

  • Promote a diverse workforce and provide a workplace free from discrimination, harassment or any other form of abuse
  • Create a work environment in which employees and business partners feel valued and respected for their contributions
Health and safety

Suppliers must:

  • Provide safe and healthy working conditions
  • Proactively manage health and safety risks with the goal of providing an incident-free environment where occupational injuries and illnesses are prevented
  • Implement management systems and controls that identify hazards and assess and control risk related to their specific industry
Freedom of association

Suppliers must:

  • Respect employees’ right to freedom of association and collective bargaining, consistent with local laws
  • Respect employees’ rights to join or refrain from joining associations and worker organizations
Wages, hours and benefits

Suppliers must:

  • Treat employees fairly, including with respect to wages, working hours and benefits
  • Comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements and apply sound employee relations practices
Responsible mineral sourcing

Suppliers must:

  • Comply with the PPG Responsible Minerals Sourcing Policy