- PPG ranked No. 2 in the chemicals industry for the third consecutive year.
- The 2026 list included 685 companies from 29 countries across 51 industries.
- 3,000 executives, directors, and analysts participated in the survey.
- Companies were scored on nine reputation drivers, including innovation and financial soundness.
Recognition by Fortune
PPG has been recognized on Fortune magazine's World’s Most Admired Companies List for the 18th consecutive year. This list is a key indicator of corporate reputation, highlighting the largest and most respected companies across 51 industries, as voted by industry peers.
Industry Ranking
In the chemicals industry, PPG secured the No. 2 spot for the third year in a row. The company received high marks in categories such as global competitiveness, people management, and social responsibility.
Survey Details
The 2026 list was compiled from a pool of 685 companies across 29 countries and 51 industries. This year, 3,000 executives, directors, and securities analysts participated in the survey.
Evaluation Criteria
Companies were evaluated by industry peers on a scale of 1-10 across nine reputation drivers. These drivers include innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management, long-term investment value, financial soundness, quality of products and services, and global competitiveness.
