PPG celebrates Foundation for Environmental Education’s launch of Eco-Schools materials

New handbooks, educational materials expand sustainability education worldwide

ROLLE, Switzerland, Oct. 6, 2025 - PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the launch of a suite of new educational materials developed by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) with support from a PPG community engagement grant. The resources - including three handbooks, online courses and videos - will help teachers worldwide integrate sustainability and climate change education into schools and communities.

"Today's students are tomorrow's environmental leaders and innovators," said Malesia Dunn, executive director, PPG Foundation and corporate social responsibility. "Together with FEE, PPG is empowering educators around the world to equip young people with the knowledge, skills and passion to tackle climate change, protect our planet and pursue STEM opportunities that lead to a brighter future."

The new resources, unveiled during FEE's 2025 National Operators Meeting (NOM), expand the reach of Eco-Schools, the world's largest Education for Sustainable Development program. Available in more than 45 languages, the materials ensure broad accessibility and are already scaling sustainability education to thousands of educators, with the potential to reach more than 50,000 schools, 75,000 teachers and 1 million students worldwide.

Among the new tools are:

• Eco-Schools Early Years Handbook, bringing playful, age-appropriate sustainability learning to nurseries and kindergartens.
• Eco-Schools Teacher's Handbook, a practical guide with best practices and case studies for embedding sustainability in educational programming.
• Climate Resilience and School Safety Handbook, helping schools prepare for climate-related risks and build safer, more resilient communities, with input from PPG specialists.
• FEE Academy Online Courses and Videos - including a free "What is Eco-Schools?" course and a video showcasing Eco-Schools in action across seven countries.

"The urgency for high-quality, accessible, and transformative climate education has never been greater, which is why FEE is proud to partner with PPG to expand Eco-Schools resources for teachers worldwide," said Daniel Schaffer, chief executive officer, Foundation for Environmental Education. "By equipping educators with practical tools and whole-school approaches, we are pursuing the ambitious goals of the Greening Education Partnership and empowering communities to become drivers of sustainable change. Teachers are at the heart of this transformation. When they have the right resources, they can ignite curiosity, inspire responsibility and guide young people to take meaningful action for the planet."

FEE is co-coordinator of the UNESCO Greening Education Partnership's Pillar One on Greening Schools, and is committed to achieving UNESCO's ambitious goal of accrediting 50% of all schools for sustainable practices by 2030 and doubling the number of countries that include climate education in their curricula. The partnership with FEE is part of PPG's global commitment to invest $5 million in environmental sustainability education by 2030.

Visit PPG's 2024 Sustainability Report to learn more about the company's commitment to sustainability.

PPG's global community engagement efforts and the PPG Foundation aim to bring color and brightness to PPG communities around the world. We invested more than $18.4 million in 2024, supporting hundreds of organizations across more than 30 countries. By investing in educational opportunities, we help grow tomorrow's STEM innovators and a skilled workforce in fields related to coatings and manufacturing. Plus, we empower PPG employees to multiply their impact for causes that are important to them by supporting their volunteer efforts and charitable giving.Learn more at communities.ppg.com.

About Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE)

Founded in 1981, the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) stands as one of the world's largest environmental education networks with over 100 member organizations across more than 80 countries. As a non-governmental, non-profit entity, FEE champions sustainable development through comprehensive environmental education. Their mission is to engage and empower individuals globally, working in close collaboration with members and partners. To learn more, visit fee.global.

About Eco-Schools
Eco-Schools is the world's largest Education for Sustainable Development program and is run globally by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). Active in more than 100 countries and engaging over 52,000 schools, the program empowers students of all ages to take action on climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and sustainable living through its well-known Seven-Step framework. By integrating sustainability into classrooms, campuses and communities, Eco-Schools equips millions of young people each year with the knowledge, skills and values needed to build a more sustainable future. Learn more about how to join the Eco-Schools program.

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