PPG achieves REDCert² sustainable raw material certification at two key European sites

Key Terms

redcert² regulatory

redcert² is a third-party certification system that verifies the sustainability and traceability of renewable fuels and biomass throughout the supply chain, ensuring products meet regulatory and greenhouse-gas reduction standards. For investors, it matters because certified supply chains reduce regulatory and reputational risk and can be required for market access or premium pricing—think of it like a food label that proves where an ingredient came from and that it meets safety and quality rules.

mass balance approach technical

A mass balance approach is a bookkeeping method that tracks how much sustainable, recycled, or specialty input is present when those inputs are mixed with conventional materials during production; it assigns a proportion of the sustainable content to finished products rather than physically separating batches. Like saying a percentage of candies in a mixed jar came from a recycled batch, it lets companies make certified sustainability claims, affecting regulatory compliance, customer trust, supply risks and potential market value for investors.

scope 3 emissions regulatory

Scope 3 emissions are greenhouse gases produced indirectly by a company’s value chain—everything from the materials it buys and the goods it ships to how customers use or dispose of its products. Think of it as the full “carbon footprint” beyond a company’s own operations; investors watch it because these hidden emissions can signal future regulatory costs, supply-chain risks, reputational exposure, and opportunities for efficiency that affect long‑term profitability.

AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that its Architectural Coatings manufacturing sites in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Søborg, Denmark have received REDCert² certification, which verifies the use of sustainable raw materials through a certified chain of custody.

REDCert² uses the mass balance approach, a recognized method for attributing the sustainability value of certified inputs. This ensures that PPG’s products reflect responsible sourcing throughout the manufacturing process and reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering high-performing, sustainably advantaged solutions to customers across Europe.

“This certification supports our broader goal of integrating sustainability and productivity into our operations and our commitment to transparent manufacturing,” said Mats Hagerstrom, PPG head of sustainability, EMEA, Architectural Coatings. “It helps us deliver products that meet high performance standards while supporting our customers’ environmental objectives.”

The certified sites in Amsterdam and Søborg are key production hubs for PPG’s Architectural Coatings business in Europe, manufacturing paints and stains for the SIGMA COATINGS™, HISTOR™, DYRUP™, GORI™ and BONDEX™ brands by PPG. The company is investing in these facilities to support operational excellence and advance sustainable manufacturing.

“By certifying these sites, PPG strengthens its ability to support customers who are committed to reducing scope 3 emissions and aligning with sustainability reporting requirements,” said Hagerstrom. “The certification also enhances the credibility of PPG’s sustainably advantaged product offerings, helping customers meet growing consumer demand for environmentally responsible solutions.”

For more information about PPG’s sustainability efforts, visit ppg.com/sustainability.

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