Community Engagement

Volunteer painting mural as part of PPG Colorful Communities day

With the support of funding from PPG and the PPG Foundation, our employees bring vibrant color and brightness to the communities where we live and work.

PPG and the PPG Foundation invest in building the next generation of diverse and innovative STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) leaders, delivering community transformations through our Colorful Communities projects and activating the talent of our employees. From helping students thrive to aiding our neighbors in times of need, our community engagement activities support our company's purpose to protect and beautify the world.

Target2023 progress
$5 million additional commitment to Colorful Communities projects globally by 2030, with all projects incorporating an element of sustainability, making the total investment $15 million since 2015$13.8 million donated by end of 2023, 92% of committed funding
$20 million by 2025 to advance racial equity in the U.S. by funding educational pathways for Black communities and people of color$18.1 million donated by end of 2023, 89% of committed funding

Other funding commitments

Commitment2023 progress
NEW in 2023
$2 million to support workforce development initiatives through 2025
$800,000 donated by end of 2023, 40% of committed funding
NEW in 2023
$5 million
commitment by 2030 to environmental sustainability education, aligned with climate action and a more circular economy
$450,000 donated by end of 2023, 9% of committed funding