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.
At FEE’s 2025 National Operators Meeting, FEE and PPG representatives celebrated the worldwide launch of new
Eco-Schools materials.
“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 30,000 schools, 75,000 teachers and 1 million students
worldwide.
Among the new tools are:
“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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