Sustainability priorities - How we can make a difference

These priorities reflect growing concern over climate change and what the company can contribute to mitigate it through energy efficient products and systems, innovation, and how the Group manages its own environmental impact. Responsible behavior towards different stakeholders includes the health, safety and security of our employees and contractors, how we work in communities, how we work with our supply chain in different countries, and how we embed human rights considerations into business practice. Here we set out our sustainability priorities.

Our priorities:

• Environment
  • Energy efficiency: Lower costs, less emissions
  • Climate change: How ABB cuts emissions
  • Managing environmental impact: Improving our own performance
  • Product innovation: Sustainability is key to success
• Corporate Responsibility
  • Working in the community
  • Sustainability in our supply chain: Promoting best practice
• Occupational Health and Safety: Seeking improved safety
• Security and Crisis Management: Managing risk