Commitment to the improvement of local communities runs strong among ABB companies and employees across the United States. Each year a wealth of projects are supported with contributions of money, time, skills and goods. Many of these projects are reviewed and selected by employee committees at ABB facilities to ensure that they reflect the interests of the local community. These range from the participation of multiple facilities in walks and runs benefitting national health organizations such as the American Cancer Society, the Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to support for more targeted activities such as sports programs, student mentoring and the maintenance of local walking and bicycling paths.

In response to the tragic events of September 11, U.S.-based ABB employees raised more than $300,000 in personal contributions for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. ABB then matched those contributions two for one, and added $100,000 more, to bring the total contribution to $1 million.

A number of individuals and business units within ABB made additional contributions beyond the Disaster Relief Fund. ABB Lummus Global donated $50,000 to the New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund, along with a dollar for dollar match of employee contributions, for a total of $271,875. Goggles, dust masks, respirator masks, reflective vests and gloves were also donated to the rescue and recovery efforts.

More information on activities and charities ABB has supported can be found through the links listed on the left menu.