In 2021, PPG provided nearly $ 450,000 in relief funding in EMEA to help people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
PPG announced that last year it donated nearly $ 450,000 (400,000 euros) to pandemic-related relief activities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). In this way, the paint manufacturer has supported more than 50 governmental and non-profit organizations that provide services to those affected by socio-economic problems reinforced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“When the pandemic started, we made a quick decision to respond to these mounting needs,” said Lucie Burianova, PPG community engagement manager, EMEA. “We provided more than 65 grants in 25 countries in 2021 to help cover increasing demand for services, particularly food, education, and mental health support.”
Among the beneficiaries of the funding were the Banco Alimentare della Lombardia, which delivers surplus and donated food to those living in the Lombardy region of Italy; Asociatia Casa Buna, which provides educational support for children and young people in Romania; and Børns Vilkår/BørneTelefonen, a telephone helpline for children and young people in Denmark.
“Supporting the communities where we operate is an important area of focus for PPG and reflects our purpose of protecting and beautifying the world. This has become even more important during last two years,” Burianova said.