Better Health for All

During the COVID-19 pandemic, ABB demonstrated exceptional crisis response capabilities by deploying robotic solutions that automated neutralizing antibody tests, boosted testing capacity, and accelerated vaccine development. For instance, ABB robots processed up to 1,800 COVID-19 samples daily in Taiwan

and helped Singapore meet high testing targets, reducing staff strain and exposure . The company also contributes to positive health externalities by enabling customers to avoid 66 megatons of GHG emissions in 2024 and 204 megatons cumulatively since 2022 , and by eliminating potent greenhouse gases like SF6 in hospital electrical systems . Furthermore, ABB's robotic and smart building solutions strengthen healthcare workforce capacity by automating routine tasks, reducing staff workload, and freeing up medical personnel for skilled care, as seen in efforts to address pharmacy labor shortages in China .

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

In ABB Limited (UK), women earned 72p for every £1 earned by men in median hourly pay as of April 2023.

The Lost-Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) was 0.15 in 2024, which the company notes is at industry-leading levels; however, in 2024, there was one workplace-related fatality and one business travel related fatality. Approximately 45% of ABB’s employees worldwide are covered by collective bargaining agreements. The employee engagement score was 78 out of 100 in 2024, which the company considers a top-tier score.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

ABB reported zero substantiated forced or child labor findings in its supply chain for the last three years (2022-2024).

In 2024, four concerns related to supply chain providers were identified, with two remaining under review and two unsubstantiated. The company maintains strong supplier-monitoring systems, including the Sustainable Supply Base Management (SSBM) program, which covered 68% of spending on high-risk suppliers in focus countries by the end of 2024. All ABB suppliers are contractually required to adhere to the ABB Supplier Code of Conduct, ensuring 100% coverage of enforceable ethical-sourcing clauses. ABB updated its SCoC in 2023, effective January 1, 2024, and terminated business with seven suppliers in 2023 due to unsatisfactory progress on corrective action plans.

Honest & Fair Business

ABB has an anti-corruption policy that prohibits bribery in all forms, including facilitation payments, and outlines policies regarding gifts, entertainment, expenses, charitable contributions, and representatives.

The company provides various channels for reporting suspected violations, including a 24/7 helpline, line managers, Legal & Integrity officers, and HR. Confidentiality is emphasized for reporters, and a global investigations team handles these reports. A change in helpline providers occurred on September 2, 2024, which may lead to delays in responding to inquiries from August 28, 2024, onwards.

Kind to Animals

No specific, scorable evidence for ABB.US (ABB LTD.) was found across the provided articles regarding its animal welfare practices, policies, or impact. Articles discussing animal welfare were attributed to different companies (Abbott

, AbbVie , AB Agri ) or focused on general conservation efforts by a zoo . The articles directly related to ABB Ltd. (global.abb and campaign-mo.abb.com ) either contained only general sustainability policy statements not specific to animal welfare , or explicitly stated a lack of specific data on animal welfare practices, testing, or sourcing .

No War, No Weapons

ABB had a $200 million contract in 2000 to provide design and key components for light water nuclear reactors to North Korea, which produce plutonium that needs refining before it can be weaponized.

This sale occurred before North Korea was placed in the 'axis of evil' and withdrew from the nuclear non-proliferation treaty in 2002. A non-executive director, Donald Rumsfeld, was informed about this project, but his office stated it was not brought before the board for a vote. Additionally, ABB provides measurement instruments for infrared signature characterization in the defense sector.

Planet-Friendly Business

ABB's Net Zero emissions reduction targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in 2024.

Its Scope 1 and 2 targets are aligned with a 1.5°C pathway, while its 2030 Scope 3 target is aligned with a well below 2°C pathway, and its 2050 Scope 3 target is aligned with a 1.5°C pathway. In FY 2024, 95% of ABB's electricity was sourced from renewables. The company achieved a waste diversion rate of 94.2% in 2024, with 5.8% of total waste sent to landfill. As of 2022, 14% of ABB's capital expenditure was aligned with the EU Sustainable Taxonomy. In 2024, 41% of ABB's product portfolio was assessed for its circularity approach.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

ABB has 13 distinct formal partnerships with local community groups and organizations, including four in India (Lila Poonawalla Foundation, Sambhav Foundation, Association of People with Disability, Paryavaran Mitra)

, a corporate-level agreement with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) , membership in Nobel International Partners , a renewed partnership with the World Childhood Foundation , a collaboration with the National Urban League in the U.S. , a 15-year association with Junior Achievement Italia , a partnership with Harb Electric in Beirut , partnerships with Ashesi University and ETH Zurich , and an enhanced partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). No cultural appropriation incidents were reported in 2023.

Safe & Smart Tech

ABB experienced a ransomware attack in May 2023

, which involved unauthorized access to its IT environment and exfiltration of certain data , though customer systems were not directly impacted . The company contained the incident and is enhancing security . ABB adheres to ISO 27018 for its digital solutions and holds exida’s IEC 62443-2-4 certificate for its ABB Ability System 800xA . All ABB Ability™ solutions are "secure by design" , with cybersecurity experts involved from day one of development . The company encrypts all data in ABB Ability™ databases and all data stored by ABB Ability™ solutions , with all communication across the edge boundary also encrypted . ABB solutions minimize personal data use , anonymize where possible , and log only necessary data , retaining it only as needed . The company adheres to GDPR, CCPA, and other international data protection regulations , and monitors compliance through audits . Users are provided with data privacy rights including access, correction, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, and withdrawal of consent . ABB supports and campaigns for the global adoption of a Data Bill of Rights .

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

In 2024, ABB achieved a 94.2% waste diversion rate, with 5.8% of waste sent to landfill.

53% of its global sites have achieved zero waste to landfill status. ABB's motors and drives are 90% to 98.5% recyclable, and the Azipod propulsion system is up to 95% recyclable. Products incorporate recycled content, such as cable protection crafted from 50% recycle-based polyamide and injection molding processes using 25% recycled material. One manufacturing site reduced its mixed plastic waste by 50%. By the end of 2024, 41% of the product and solution portfolio had been assessed under its circularity approach, with a target of 80% coverage by 2030. In 2022, the company implemented nearly 60 waste reduction and recycling projects, saving an estimated 700 tons of waste annually. ABB aims for zero waste to landfill and 80% of products and solutions covered by its circularity approach by 2030.