PPG and the PPG Foundation Invested $10.5 Million in Communities Across the Globe in 2017

PITTSBURGH–(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
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Industries Ohio, Inc.

Contacts

PPG Media Contacts:
Mark Silvey, +1 412-434-3046
Corporate
Communications
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or
Greta
Edgar, +1 412-434-2445
Corporate Communications
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www.ppgcommunities.com