ABB contributes to society through its business activities, and their social, environmental and economic impact. Social performance - both within the company and in the communities where ABB operates - is a key element of the company's sustainability goals.
ABB follows the triple bottom line approach to sustainability, meaning that social performance and societal contributions are key, along with economic and environmental issues.
All the seven sustainability priority areas that ABB has defined have a direct or indirect impact on society. Whether it is efforts to mitigate climate change through improved energy efficiency, or ways of improving the company's health and safety performance and improving conditions in the supply chain - they all have an impact on people's daily lives. ABB's standing - its brand and reputation - is also measured against such issues.
The principles underlying ABB's behavior can be accessed from this page: You will find ABB's social policy, the occupational health and safety policy, plus links to ABB's business principles, a section detailing the Access to Electricity rural electrification program and human rights issues.
Corporate responsibility for ABB means a commitment to maintain high social, environmental, ethical and governance standards for the benefit of all stakeholders – shareholders, customers, employees, society at large and the communities where the company operates. Managing these challenges well represents callenges and opportunities for ABB and all stakeholders.