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Electrical Machinery Manufacturing
CH
updated 8 hours ago

Abb

Company website

ABB Ltd., commonly referred to as ABB, is a global leader in electrification and automation technologies, headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1988 through the merger of ASEA and BBC, ABB has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, serving diverse industries such as utilities, transportation, and manufacturing. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in robotics, power grids, and industrial automation, which enhance efficiency and sustainability. ABB's commitment to research and development has led to significant advancements, including the development of smart grid technologies and cutting-edge robotics. With a robust market position, ABB has received numerous accolades for its contributions to energy efficiency and digital transformation, solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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100

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

30

Industry Benchmark

Abb's score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Abb's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, ABB reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 395,090,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 119,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 19,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of about 394,952,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for an 80% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to a 2019 baseline, and a complete elimination of these emissions by 2050. Additionally, ABB is committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030 and 90% by 2050, both compared to 2022 levels. ABB's climate commitments are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with a 1.5°C pathway. The company has also pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. These targets reflect ABB's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a focus on significant reductions in all scopes of emissions.

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000,000,000
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Scope 2
352,000,000
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Scope 3
185,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Abb's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Abb is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Abb is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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