Enabling a low-carbon society is at the center of our purpose and value proposition. Given our leadership in electrification and automation, ABB has a critical role in accelerating the energy transition, enabling energy security, energy efficiency and the addition of renewable energy to the grid while decarbonizing customer operations. Our efforts focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in our own operations, collaborating with our suppliers to reduce their emissions, and helping our customers reduce and avoid emissions through the use of our products, solutions and services.
ABB emissions
Our scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions targets for 2030 and 2050 were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in 2024. In line with the SBTi Net-Zero Standard, we are committed to having net-zero emissions across both our operations and our upstream and downstream value chain by 2050.
Targets
Our divisions work closely with suppliers to reduce emissions profiles of products. In our supply chain, we also pay close attention to using lower-carbon transport options, materials with renewable or recycled content, and innovative materials that weigh less but provide comparable quality performance.
In line with our efforts to accelerate reductions in our scope 1 and 2 emissions we have committed to three Climate Group initiatives that focus on renewable energy (RE100), fleet electrification (EV100), and energy efficiency and productivity (Smart Energy Coalition).
Progress
- 79% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in 2025 versus our 2019 baseline
- 1% reduction in scope 3 emissions in 2025 versus our 2022 baseline
Avoided emissions
To calculate avoided emissions at our customer sites, we follow the latest guidelines of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Our technologies enable emissions avoidance in industry, transport, buildings, data centers and more.
AMBITION
Enable customers to avoid 600 Mt of GHG emissions throughout the lifetime of ABB products sold from 2022-2030.
Update
80 Mt avoided GHG emissions across industry, transport, buildings, data centers and more.
285 Mt total avoided CO₂e emissions since 2022.
Climate Transition Plan
Our climate transition plan outlines our pathway to achieving net zero by 2050 and our role in driving the global shift to a low-carbon society. As a leader in electrification and automation, we see energy efficiency and electrification as key solutions. Each publication will provide updates on our progress, detail the status of various measures, and communicate the actions taken to advance our goals.
ABB Sustainability Statement 2025
Read more on our progress toward enabling a low-carbon society in our latest sustainability statement.
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