ABB’s factory in Beijing, China – one of the world’s largest cities, with more than 22 million residents – was among the first sites to achieve Mission to Zero status in 2021. The 24,000m2 facility, which produces a range of low-voltage products, installed a 400kw rooftop solar generation system that has reduced annual emissions by an estimated 400 tons since 2021. The plant’s portfolio of

In Dalmine, Italy, a 46-year-old ABB manufacturing facility is proving that energy-efficient factories don’t necessarily have to be new builds. Built in 1979 as a conventional medium-voltage switchgear and circuit breaker plant, Dalmine became the first ABB site in Italy, and only the fifth globally, to achieve Mission to Zero™ status in 2022. Through a combination of renewable energy sourcing,

ABB has partnered with E.ON, Germany’s largest distribution system operator (DSO), to supply its new sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)-free gas-insulated switchgear (GIS). As a DSO, E.ON is responsible for operating, maintaining, and developing the medium- and low-voltage electricity networks that deliver power to end users. The delivery includes ABB’s next-generation SafeRing and SafePlus Air 24kV

What began as a grassroots push by a handful of determined employees in Lüdenscheid, Germany has since grown into the Mission to Zero™ model for sustainable manufacturing. To date, more than 25 facilities on four continents have achieved Mission to Zero status through a combination of smart building solutions, renewable energy, and resource-efficient tools and technologies from both ABB and third

Embarking on an ambitious project like Mission to Zero might seem overwhelming, especially for smaller companies with limited resources. Ali el-Abbassi, Local Product Group Manager at ABB Electrification’s Smart Buildings facility in Ede, the Netherlands, has two simple but powerful words of advice: “Just start.” The journey to net zero begins not with massive investment, el-Abbassi said, but with

ABB’s Kabeldon cable distribution cabinets are a familiar sight in neighborhoods and by roadsides across Northern Europe, providing rugged all-weather protection for utility Low Voltage distribution systems. With the launch of the Kabeldon NXT cabinet, utilities now have a more sustainable sourcing option that offers a carbon manufacturing footprint that is 29 percent lower. The steel in the

ABB Electrification’s Smart Buildings plant in Porvoo, Finland was one of the first sites to embark on a journey to net-zero emissions and more sustainable operations. Since 2021, the 71,000-sq.-ft. facility has significantly reduced energy use and emissions, powered by a combination of data-driven decision making and innovative energy management. The local team has taken innovative steps to use

Saju SR, Manufacturing Unit Manager at ABB's Nelamangala site in Bangalore, India chats about the site’s Mission to Zero™ journey. By bringing together renewable energy, ABB technologies and digital solutions, we’re increasing efficiency and reducing emissions - ABB is on a Mission to Zero. Saju shares how people passionate about sustainability are driving a more resource-efficient future.

Today, ABB has announced the launch of ReliaHome™ Smart Panel with Panel Guard technology, an innovative load management algorithm that ensures homes stay within their electrical capacity. Managed through a convenient mobile app, it makes all-electric homes more efficient and easier to achieve. Unveiled at the NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS) in Las Vegas – the world’s largest residential

If your ambition is to achieve net zero and transform your sustainability credentials, effective change management is essential. When I joined ABB, the company’s efforts to embed sustainability into every facet of operations were just beginning. Today, I’m proud to share how far we’ve come and how our collective mission guides our journey to a low-carbon future. Industries and the built

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ABB’s Smart Buildings Division today announced a new collaboration with the World Green Building Council’s (WorldGBC) European Regional Network (ERN), aimed at advancing sustainable, energy-efficient building practices across Europe. ABB has joined WorldGBC’s European Regional Network as a Regional Knowledge Partner to drive progress in low-carbon, energy-efficient buildings that align with

ABB and Shinohara Electric of Japan are working on digital energy management for containerized data centers that combine scalability, energy savings and lights-out management. 

How low-carbon zinc producer Boliden and ABB are supporting the transition to fossil-free, circular economy

ABB is partnering with Swedish mining and smelting pioneer Boliden to introduce its Low-Carbon Zinc for its low voltage power distribution systems. With a carbon footprint that is 75 percent lower than conventional zinc, the partnership is making electrical infrastructure more sustainable. Low-Carbon Zinc is crucial for a fossil-free society and a circular economy. Used to galavanize steel

Finding the right expertise for today’s complex energy landscape can be challenging. ABB Electrification’s new advisory services address this need. With ABB Navigate, experts support customers in improving reliability, safety, productivity and sustainability. Electrification Services’ Victoria Frodsham, key account manager, and Steve Squires, segment and business development manager, share

Lineage, a global cold storage leader, applied expert recommendations and AI-driven data insights to achieve a 30-percent reduction in both energy costs and energy intensity,  equivalent to powering 250,000 homes annually. This is just one example of how ABB Electrification (EL) Advisory Services, ABB NavigateTM, can help companies bridge the gap in skills and experience required to tackle the

ABB Smart Power’s Garbagnate Monastero facility in Italy has achieved a Gold rating for Zero Waste to Landfill, independently validated by UL Solutions using UL 2799, the Environmental Claim Validation Procedure (ECVP) for Zero Waste to Landfill. The site, which produces enclosures for low-voltage power distribution systems, successfully diverted 99% of its waste from landfill in 2023. UL

ABB helped create a safe, more sustainable and comfortable environment for Living Tomorrow's flagship Innovation Campus in Brussels

The expansion and integration of solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and other renewable sources are at the heart of the global energy transition. Global renewable energy capacity needs to triple by 2030 to reach net-zero emissions targets by 2050. Electrification technologies are key in safely and reliably connecting renewable energy sources to power grids. Brian Nelson, renewables segment lead for