PPG recognized on ‘Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion’ list for second consecutive year
July 12 2023 - 10:39AM
Business Wire
PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it has been recognized as a
“Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by the DISABILITY
EQUALITY INDEX® (DEI) for the second consecutive year.
The DEI was launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and The American
Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and is acknowledged
as the most robust disability inclusion assessment tool for Fortune
1000 and Am Law 2001 businesses. Each participating company
receives a score from zero to 100, with those earning 80 and above
recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.” PPG
earned the top score possible: 100.
In 2023, 485 corporations, including 249 of the Fortune 1000,
used the DEI to benchmark their disability inclusion efforts. The
scoring criteria measures six major categories: culture and
leadership, enterprise-wide access, employment practices, community
engagement, supplier diversity, and non-U.S. operations.
“I am exceptionally proud of this recognition, which is a
reflection of the thousands of employees around the world who are
committed to building an inclusive culture at PPG,” said Kevin
Walling, PPG chief human resources officer. “The index has become
an invaluable resource in helping us to validate our efforts and
measure our progress year over year.”
“Businesses have the power to drive the global advancement of
disability inclusion, and we’re thrilled to see more companies than
ever leverage the Disability Equality Index to measure their
progress,” said Jill Houghton, president and CEO of Disability:IN.
“We recognize these top-scoring companies as a ‘Best Place to Work
for Disability Inclusion’ for their passion and efforts to lead the
way in creating greater equity for people with disabilities in the
workplace, marketplace, and supply chain.”
PPG’s Abilities First Network is one of eight global employee
resource networks (ERNs). These are a cornerstone of the company’s
DE&I strategy and provide employees of diverse backgrounds with
a greater voice and more pathways for connection and understanding.
PPG’s Abilities First Network has nearly 1,000 employee members
across 39 countries as of June 2023.
Highlights of PPG’s employee and community engagement projects
related to disability inclusion over the past year have
included:
- Sponsoring global webcasts for topics including mental health,
autism awareness and acceptance, International Day of Persons with
Disabilities and Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
- An event entitled “Better Together” in partnership with
Magellan Health around managing mental wellbeing during tragic
events with breakout sessions hosted by each of PPG’s ERNs.
- Community Engagement projects through PPG’s COLORFUL
COMMUNITIES® program in locations that supported community assets
for people with disabilities.
“We are still in the early stages of our journey towards
creating an inclusive workplace for all employees at PPG,” said
Walling. “Disability inclusion is a core element of our ESG
commitment. We have had the opportunity over the past year to
connect with thousands of our employees through our ERNs and have
meaningful discussions on how we can make an impact. I am confident
that our teams will continue to support those with disabilities and
help them to reach their full potential.”
About the American Association of People with Disabilities
(AAPD)
AAPD is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change,
increasing the political and economic power for people with
disabilities. As a national cross-disability rights organization
AAPD advocates for full civil rights for the 60+ million Americans
with disabilities. Learn more at: www.aapd.com.
About Disability:IN
Disability:IN is a global organization driving disability
inclusion and equality in business. More than 500 corporations
partner with Disability:IN to create long-term business and social
impact through the world’s most comprehensive disability inclusion
benchmarking and reporting tool, the Disability Equality Index
(DEI); best-in-class conferences and programs; expert counsel and
engagement; and public policy leadership. Join us at
disabilityin.org/AreYouIN #AreYouIN
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®
At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the
paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have
trusted for 140 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
$17.7 billion in 2022. We serve customers in construction, consumer
products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets.
To learn more, visit www.ppg.com.
The PPG Logo and We protect and beautify the world are
registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
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