ABB Ltd. is a global technology company focusing on electrification, robotics, automation, and motion. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, ABB Ltd. operates in key industries, including energy, manu... ABB Ltd. is a global technology company focusing on electrification, robotics, automation, and motion. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, ABB Ltd. operates in key industries, including energy, manufacturing, transportation, and infrastructure, providing a wide range of products, systems, and solutions. Its purpose is to drive productivity and energy efficiency across sectors, leveraging advancements in digital and connected technologies.
Notable features of ABB's offerings include smart grid solutions, robotic automation systems, and industrial software, which are crucial for addressing contemporary challenges like sustainability and the digital transformation of industries. The company’s products help customers reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, which aligns with global sustainability goals.
ABB Ltd. plays a significant role in the evolving digital landscape of industrial operations, emphasizing innovation in artificial intelligence and data analytics to improve operational efficiencies. It is integral to modernizing infrastructures and industries worldwide, advocating for a low-carbon future with its robust portfolio of eco-efficient and automation solutions.
In 2024, 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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3.5 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of energy efficiency equipment for buildings
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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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3.4 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of batteries
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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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a. Abb's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Abb's Sustainability Report 2023
c. Abb's Sustainability Report 2022
Insights into Abb's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Abb reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of USD 17.67 billion, representing 54% of its total turnover. Of this amount, USD 500,000 of Abb's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0.5% 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 Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
Have Abb's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Since 2022, Abb's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 95%, indicating a long-term decline in environmentally sustainable revenue performance.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Abb's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 91.67%, suggesting that Abb may have deprioritized sustainable activities, shifted focus away from green offerings, or reduced transparency in its EU Taxonomy reporting.a, b
How much of Abb's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Abb reported that USD 17.67 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 54% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, USD 500,000 (0.5% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 54% 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 2024, Abb reported that USD 500,000 of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 0.5% 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 A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
How is Abb's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Abb reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue 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 revenue does Abb earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2024, Abb reported that USD 164.25 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 0.5% 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 2024, Abb reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of USD 612.00 million,representing 44% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, USD 16.00 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
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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, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Abb's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX decreased by 87.5%,suggesting that Abb may have scaled back investments in sustainable projects, reprioritized its capital deployment, or reduced transparency in its taxonomy-aligned disclosures.a, b
How much of Abb's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Abb reported that USD 612.00 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 44% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, USD 16.00 million (1% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 43% 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 2024, Abb reported that USD 16.00 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 A1 Capex
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How is Abb's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, 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 2024, Abb allocated USD 13.98 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 2024, Abb reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of USD 988.50 million,representing 51% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, USD 0 of Abb's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0% 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
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Have Abb's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Abb's taxonomy-aligned operating expenditure (OPEX)decreased by 100%,indicating a long-term decline in sustainability-related operational spending, which may reflect shifting priorities or reduced emphasis on green initiatives.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Abb's taxonomy-aligned OPEX decreased by 100%, suggesting that Abb may have reduced spending on environmentally sustainable activities, adjusted its operational priorities, or decreased the scope of its taxonomy-related disclosures.a, b
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