PPG Industries, Inc.
Budget
€100 — €0
EP Access
4
accredited persons
Staff
8
1.55 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
PPG aims to act as a knowledge partner for our industry with EU decision makers in order to drive evidence-based policymaking. 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 135 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh and a significant presence in the European Union, we operate and innovate in more than 75 countries and reported net sales of $13.8 billion in 2020. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets.
EU Legislative Interests
Chemicals legislation: Revision of EU legislation on hazard classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products Universal PFAS Restriction Biocidal Products Regulation Circularity: Eco-Design ESPR Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation End of Life Vehicles PPG is active in advocacy on EU policy in the following fields: chemicals, climate, environment, circular economy, industrial policy, transport, and consumer goods.
Communication Activities
We do meetings with decision-makers, advocacy campaigns, policy events, and policy-focused external communications.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink and Artists‘ Colours Industry; European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC), AmCham France
Organisation Members
American Chemical Society, American Chemical Council, American Coatings Association, National Association of Manufacturers
Additional Information
The representation costs of PPG's EU affairs engagement is made up of trade association membership as well as consultant support.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.