Abb Ltd
Abb's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Abb completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Abb has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Abb's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Abb amounted to 405,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Abb decreased by 4.26%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Abb's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Abb's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Abb were 119,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Abb reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Abb's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 68.27%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), Abb's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.03%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Abb's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Abb reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 286,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Abb reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Abb's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Abb 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Abb use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Abb reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Abb's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Abb's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Abb reported 394,952,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Abb includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Abb's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Abb's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Abb reported total Scope 3 emissions of 394,952,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 3.37% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 96.63% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Abb reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Abb's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 286,097.1%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), Abb's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.73%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Abb disclose?
In 2024, Abb reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Abb's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Abb's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 381,372,000 tCO₂e (96.56%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 12,172,000 tCO₂e (3.08%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 617,000 tCO₂e (0.16%)
Abb's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Abb’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Abb reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 119,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 26,489 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.49 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Abb's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Abb's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Abb reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.49 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.66 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Abb rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Abb ranked 9 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Abb is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Abb's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Abb reported a total carbon footprint of 395,357,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.72% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Abb's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.9% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.07%. a