PPG recognized as ‘Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion’ for third consecutive year
16 July 2024 - 11:43PM
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® for the third consecutive year.
The Disability Equality Index was launched in 2015 as a joint
initiative of Disability:IN and The American Association of People
with Disabilities (AAPD) and is acknowledged as the most robust
disability inclusion assessment tool in business. In its 10th year,
the index was utilized by 542 corporations, including 220 Fortune
500 companies to benchmark their disability inclusion efforts.
Top-scoring businesses – scoring 80 or higher – are recognized as a
“Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the benchmark
year. PPG earned the top score possible; 100.
“One of our greatest strengths is the diversity of our people,
and we are consistently seeking out new ways to make PPG an
inclusive workplace for all,” said Robert Massy, PPG senior vice
president and chief human resources officer. “Globally, there are
1.3 billion people with disabilities. Providing equitable
experiences for all our employees results in better engagement,
increased business performance and more opportunities for all.”
“On the 10th anniversary of the Disability Equality Index, we’re
extremely proud of the 542 national and international companies
that are taking a proactive role in leading progress towards
disability inclusion, setting a benchmark for others to follow,”
said Jill Houghton, president and CEO of Disability:IN. “Their
dedication to fostering inclusive workplaces not only attracts top
talent but also drives innovation and creates sustainable
performance in today's global market. Together, we are creating a
future where everyone can contribute and thrive.”
PPG’s Abilities First Network (AFN) was founded in 2020 as one
of eight global employee resource networks (ERNs). The AFN works to
provide support for people with disabilities, to open up
opportunities for PPG employees with disabilities and to educate
local communities on how to best empower people to meet their full
potential. The network had nearly 1,200 employee members across 43
countries as of June 2024.
Highlights of PPG’s employee and community engagement projects
related to disability inclusion over the past year have
included:
- Sponsoring two global webcasts for World Mental Health Day
(October 2023) and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Awareness (March 2024).
- Inclusive Workplace Training sessions hosted in partnership
with Best Buddies International focused on being mindful of
people’s disabilities and learning how individuals can make changes
to bring about greater acceptance and inclusion.
- Community Engagement projects through PPG’s COLORFUL
COMMUNITIES® program in locations that supported community assets
for people with disabilities.
“As our partners at Disability:IN often share, there is no
“right way” to practice inclusion, but I am proud of the work that
is being done by PPG employees around the world to build an
equitable, inclusive culture,” said Massy. “The Disability Equality
Index has become an invaluable resource in helping us to validate
our efforts, and I look forward to our future progress.”
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;
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 more than 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 $18.2 billion in 2023. 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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