PPG, a global paints and coatings manufacturer, has entered into an agreement with NRG Energy Inc.'s brand Direct Energy to reduce carbon emissions at four PPG facilities and 62 PPG PAINTS® stores in Texas. Through the purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) generated by a wind facility in Crockett County, Texas, PPG aims to cut its total greenhouse gas emissions by more than 9,400 metric tons annually. This reduction is equivalent to the environmental impact of powering over 2,000 traditional combustion engine vehicles for a year.
Diane Kappas, PPG's Vice President of Global Sustainability, emphasized the company's commitment to energy efficiency and renewable energy sourcing. PPG has already achieved a 17% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions since 2017, and this new agreement with Direct Energy aligns with PPG's renewable energy strategy and climate mitigation goals. The move towards sustainable energy sources is part of PPG's broader efforts to combat climate change and achieve its 2030 science-based targets, which include a 50% reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions.
NRG Business Sales Head, Scott Hart, expressed satisfaction in partnering with PPG and providing them with renewable energy services to support their sustainability objectives. This collaboration with NRG Energy marks another significant step for PPG in its journey towards decarbonization. Previously, PPG had announced power purchase agreements with Constellation for its facilities in Adrian, Michigan, and Carrollton, Texas. These initiatives, combined with the latest partnership with NRG Energy, demonstrate PPG's ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and aligning its operations with a more sustainable future.
To learn more about PPG's decarbonization efforts and overall commitment to environmental, social, and governance practices, interested parties can access the company's 2022 ESG Report on PPG's official website, PPG.com/sustainability.
Source: PPG