ABB Ltd is a Swedish-Swiss multinational corporation specializing in electrical engineering, electrification, and automation technologies. Incorporated in Switzerland and headquartered in Zurich, it o... ABB Ltd is a Swedish-Swiss multinational corporation specializing in electrical engineering, electrification, and automation technologies. Incorporated in Switzerland and headquartered in Zurich, it originated from the 1988 merger of Sweden's ASEA and Switzerland's Brown, Boveri & Cie, both founded in the late 19th century, creating a global leader with over 140 years of history and approximately 110,000 employees worldwide.
Its primary purpose is to enable a more sustainable and resource-efficient future through innovative solutions in electrification and automation, investing around 4-5% of annual revenues—reaching $32.9 billion in 2024—into R&D. Key business areas include Electrification, offering products from substations to sockets like EV chargers, modular substations, and distribution automation; Motion, providing motors, generators, drives, and digital powertrains as the global market leader; Robotics & Discrete Automation, with over 300,000 robots installed and a top position in China; and Process Automation for industries with integrated control systems and analytics.
ABB Ltd significantly impacts sectors such as power generation and transmission, industrial automation, robotics, renewables, e-mobility, data centers, and smart buildings, driving efficiency, productivity, and reduced emissions through pioneering technologies like high-voltage shore-to-ship power and extended automation systems.
In 2025, Abb was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
Abb has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Abb are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
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3.1 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of renewable energy technologies
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3.20 CCM - Manufacture, installation, and servicing of high, medium and low voltage electrical equipment for electrical transmission and distribution that result in or enable a substantial contribution to climate change mitigation
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3.3 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of low carbon technologies for transport
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3.5 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of energy efficiency equipment for buildings
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4.9 CCM/CCA - Transmission and distribution of electricity
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6.14 CCM/CCA - Infrastructure for rail transport
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6.15 CCA - Infrastructure enabling road transport and public transport
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6.16 CCM - Infrastructure enabling low carbon water transport
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7.6 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of renewable energy technologies
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3.1 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of renewable energy technologies
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3.20 CCM - Manufacture, installation, and servicing of high, medium and low voltage electrical equipment for electrical transmission and distribution that result in or enable a substantial contribution to climate change mitigation
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3.3 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of low carbon technologies for transport
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3.4 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of batteries
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3.5 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of energy efficiency equipment for buildings
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4.9 CCM/CCA - Transmission and distribution of electricity
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6.14 CCM/CCA - Infrastructure for rail transport
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6.15 CCA - Infrastructure enabling road transport and public transport
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7.6 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of renewable energy technologies
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3.20 CCM - Manufacture, installation, and servicing of high, medium and low voltage electrical equipment for electrical transmission and distribution that result in or enable a substantial contribution to climate change mitigation
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3.3 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of low carbon technologies for transport
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4.9 CCM/CCA - Transmission and distribution of electricity
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6.15 CCA - Infrastructure enabling road transport and public transport
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6.5 CCM/CCA - Transport by motorbikes, passenger cars and light commercial vehicles
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7.3 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of energy efficiency equipment
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7.4 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of charging stations for electric vehicles in buildings (and parking spaces attached to buildings)
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7.5 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of instruments and devices for measuring, regulation and controlling energy performance of buildings
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7.7 CCM/CCA - Acquisition and ownership of buildings
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a. Abb's Sustainability Report 2025
b. Abb's Sustainability Report 2024
c. Abb's Sustainability Report 2023
d. Abb's Sustainability Report 2022
Insights into Abb's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2025, Abb reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of USD 14.95 billion, representing 45% of its total turnover. Of this amount, USD 394.00 million of Abb's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 1% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Abb's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
Total Taxonomy Eligible Turnover
Total Taxonomy Aligned Turnover
Have Abb's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Since 2022, Abb's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 90%, indicating a long-term decline in environmentally sustainable revenue performance.a, d
Compared to the previous year (2024), Abb's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 100%,highlighting Abb's deeper integration of environmentally sustainable activities into its core business model, or improved classification and reporting of those activities under the EU Taxonomy.a, b
How much of Abb's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Abb reported that USD 14.95 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 45% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, USD 394.00 million (1% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 44% of Abb's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.a
How much of Abb's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Abb reported that USD 394.00 million of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 1% of its total turnover.a
This low alignment highlights either a limited focus on green activities or early-stage adoption of sustainability frameworks, underscoring opportunities for further alignment with EU climate objectives.
Abb's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Abb's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned Turnover
How is Abb's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2025, Abb reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 1%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much revenue does Abb earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2025, Abb reported that USD 332.20 million of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 1% of the company's total revenue,indicating that Abbhas limited exposureon solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.a
Insights into Abb's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2025, Abb reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of USD 562.03 million,representing 37% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, USD 15.00 million of Abb's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 1% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Abb's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Eligible Capex
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Have Abb's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Abb's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX)decreased by 92.86%,indicating a long-term decline in green capital deployment, potentially signaling shifting priorities or reduced focus on sustainability-linked investments.a, d
Compared to the previous year (2024), Abb's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX remained relatively stable, indicating that Abb maintained consistent levels of green capital expenditure, with no significant expansion or retreat in its taxonomy-aligned investment strategy.a, b
How much of Abb's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Abb reported that USD 562.03 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 37% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, USD 15.00 million (1% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 36% of Abb's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Abb's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Abb reported that USD 15.00 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 1% of its total capital investment.a
This low alignment reflects that Abb is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
Abb's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Abb's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned Capex
How is Abb's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2025, Abb reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 1%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much Abb is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2025, Abb allocated USD 15.19 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 1% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that Abbhas only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.a
Insights into Abb's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2025, Abb reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of USD 781.62 million,representing 42% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, USD 4.00 million of Abb's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0.5% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Abb's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Eligible Opex
Total Taxonomy Aligned Opex
Have Abb's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Abb's taxonomy-aligned operating expenditure (OPEX)decreased by 95.45%,indicating a long-term decline in sustainability-related operational spending, which may reflect shifting priorities or reduced emphasis on green initiatives.a, d
How much of Abb's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Abb reported that USD 781.62 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 42% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, USD 4.00 million (0.5% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 41.5% of Abb's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Abb's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, Abb reported that USD 4.00 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 0.5% of its total operational expenditure.a
This low alignment reflects limited operational focus on green activities, suggesting that sustainability considerations have yet to be fully integrated into core operating processes.
Abb's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Abb's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned Opex
How is Abb's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2025, Abb reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 0.5%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much of Abb's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?
In 2025, Abb allocated USD 9.31 million of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 0.5% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that Abbhas only a limited share of operational expenditure aligned with climate goals, signaling early-stage or minimal integration of climate objectives into its routine activities.a
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