Case studies 2013

Our case studies highlight some of ABB's environmental and social initiatives from around the world

Preparing children for the jobs market

ABB has celebrated the 15th anniversary of a ground-breaking project in Brazil in which hundreds of children from underprivileged neighborhoods have been given the opportunity of a better life.

Managing a crisis

In times of severe unrest, the safety and wellbeing of employees and contractors is of paramount importance.

Reducing VOCs – transforming industry standards

ABB has almost completed our most extensive program to decrease the emission of hazardous substances: the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) reduction program, launched in 2011 by the Transformers Business Unit in our Power Products division. This is significant because we are the world’s leading manufacturer of transformer products. 

Promoting shared value

ABB in South Africa held its seventh annual formal stakeholder round table in 2013 with a focus on education, skills development, energy and the environment.

Investing in sustainable supply chains

At ABB, we believe that the strong sustainability performance of our suppliers contributes to our success. 

Encouraging sustainability in R&D

The research and development (R&D) process requires many individual decisions – from idea conception through to commissioning - and these decisions can have implications for the environment. 

Providing security for our people and business

ABB recognizes its duty of care and information to employees and contractors, and has built up security capability accordingly in recent years.

Protecting the watershed

Although our manufacturing processes do not consume significant amounts of water, ABB is committed to minimizing our impact on the watershed in the communities where we operate. 

Understanding our ethical culture

During July 2013 a global Integrity Culture and Risk Survey was conducted by the professional services firm KPMG AG. Over 24,000 employees responded. 

Improving the efficiency of our buildings

At ABB, our team of real estate experts has been practicing successful corporate real estate management for 25 years. 

Inclusiveness in action

As part of diversity activities, ABB in Australia launched a three-year Reconciliation Action Plan in 2013 formalizing a commitment to create social, employment and business opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (indigenous Australians). 

Engaging with regulators and policy makers

Within the framework of the energy policy triangle - sustainability, security and affordability – European Union environmental and energy policies continued to affect the markets in which ABB is operating. 

Raising human rights awareness

Awareness-raising training and capacity building are core to improved human rights performance. ABB has been working in these areas for several years in different parts of the world. 

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