PPG Industries Inc – Lobbying Governance & Transparency

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Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Moderate	PPG Industries outlines ongoing direct and indirect climate lobbying through its Government Affairs department, noting that "Through our Government Affairs department and membership with trade associations and coalitions, we engage directly and indirectly on an ongoing basis with policymakers at the local, state and national levels on issues related to climate change." Governance of these advocacy efforts is managed by its PPG Advocacy Steering Committee, which "works to promote alignment among our businesses and to provide direction on engagement" and "meets routinely to monitor the progress of current advocacy efforts and review new initiatives." The company further highlights that "Our Regulatory and Emerging Issues Process helps our businesses track emerging issues and identify opportunities for advocacy based on risk and financial impact," indicating a mechanism for reviewing advocacy topics. However, the company does not disclose a formal policy to ensure that its lobbying activities are aligned with its broader climate commitments, nor does it name a specific executive or board-level individual or committee responsible for overseeing climate lobbying alignment, and we found no publicly available audit or review that assesses how these activities support its climate-related goals. View Sources	C

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Moderate

PPG Industries outlines ongoing direct and indirect climate lobbying through its Government Affairs department, noting that "Through our Government Affairs department and membership with trade associations and coalitions, we engage directly and indirectly on an ongoing basis with policymakers at the local, state and national levels on issues related to climate change." Governance of these advocacy efforts is managed by its PPG Advocacy Steering Committee, which "works to promote alignment among our businesses and to provide direction on engagement" and "meets routinely to monitor the progress of current advocacy efforts and review new initiatives." The company further highlights that "Our Regulatory and Emerging Issues Process helps our businesses track emerging issues and identify opportunities for advocacy based on risk and financial impact," indicating a mechanism for reviewing advocacy topics. However, the company does not disclose a formal policy to ensure that its lobbying activities are aligned with its broader climate commitments, nor does it name a specific executive or board-level individual or committee responsible for overseeing climate lobbying alignment, and we found no publicly available audit or review that assesses how these activities support its climate-related goals.

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Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Moderate	PPG Industries discloses a moderate level of transparency around its climate lobbying activities. It names the “European Union Green Deal” as a key policy engagement and notes it is “closely following the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability under the EU Green Deal,” but provides no details on other specific climate regulations. The company describes its engagement channels by stating it undertakes “visits with elected officials and agencies and international government officials” and works “closely with associations,” including membership in trade bodies such as the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and CEPE, although it does not specify methods like letters or formal consultations. Regarding desired outcomes, PPG articulates that it seeks “regulations that are holistic and risk-based versus hazard-based,” supported by “early assessment of alternatives” and grounded in “sound science,” yet does not set out measurable targets or multiple distinct policy goals.	C