PPG and the PPG Foundation today announced a commitment to invest $5 million by 2030 in environmental sustainability education.

PPG funding will support programming similar to NEEF’s Greening STEM project in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The program engaged middle school students in native tree planting and scientific research and monitoring.

Aligning with PPG’s 2030 sustainability targets and priorities, the new commitment will strengthen support of the next generation of innovators and maximize the impact within communities where PPG operates. The company will support programs that meet the specific environmental needs in markets where it operates, aligned with climate action and a more circular economy.

“Sustainability is an integral part of delivering on our promise to protect and beautify the world,” said Malesia Dunn, PPG executive director, PPG Foundation and corporate social responsibility. “Through this investment, we aim to educate young people around the world about climate issues, environmental stewardship, and prepare them for future STEM careers.”

PPG and the PPG Foundation will support educational programming related to topics such as clean energy, climate change, energy efficiency and reforestation. Related to the circular economy, PPG and the PPG Foundation will support educational and volunteer efforts around recycling, reuse and litter reduction.

“We believe that STEM careers are at the cutting edge of innovation, and that they will help develop new technologies and processes that can help to address climate change and protect our environment,” said Dunn. “We want to prepare this generation – and generations to come – for this important role.”