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    ABB has achieved annual energy savings of 530 MWh and a reduction of 160 tons in CO2e emissions1 at its Belo manufacturing facility in Contagem, southeast Brazil. The savings follow the implementation of sustainability initiatives including the installation of solar panels, solar water heaters, LED lamps and skylights, and frequency inverters. The facility has also deployed ABB AbilityTM Energy

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    Global technology leader ABB is making a shift to using recycled plastic material for its junction boxes produced in the Nordics. Through a partnership with thermoplastic compounds provider Polykemi, ABB's factory in Porvoo, Finland is transitioning its production of junction boxes to incorporate recycled materials.

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    The City of Cape Town, which is responsible for delivering energy to the 4.8 million residents of the Western Cape, has awarded ABB a three-year contract for a phased retrofit of legacy medium voltage (MV) switchgear within its electrical infrastructure. The new contract follows the success of an initial 2020 project, which saw more than 400, 11kV oil filled circuit breakers and over 100 SF6

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    ABB Vaasa in Finland is the latest company site to achieve a platinum rating for zero waste to landfill, according to the UL2799A Environmental Claim Validation Procedure for Zero Waste Classifications. The facility joins three UL validated ABB sites in Italy and China, as a part of ABB’s commitment to send zero waste to landfill while reducing waste generation by 2030. “We are embedding

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    As cities grow and energy costs rise, the need for intelligent, eco-friendly buildings is clearer than ever. The Unicorn Phayathai, a landmark development in Bangkok, demonstrates how architects are using ABB technologies to create smart, green buildings that enhance the sustainability of city life. Located in the heart of Bangkok, the Unicorn Phayathai is designed to provide a multifunctional hub

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    Vietnam’s new National Innovation Center (NIC) in Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park, Hanoi, will play a key role in connecting the country’s domestic technology ecosystem with global networks, helping accelerate the country’s position as a regional innovation destination. Built to the highest global standards by Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning & Investment, the 4.96-hectare site provides an international

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    The teams at ABB Vaasa in Finland have achieved a 1400 tCO2e reduction in the site’s Scope 1 & 2 emissions since 2019 as part of ABB’s Mission to Zero™ program. A company-wide culture of sustainability, widespread work to improve energy efficiency, and investment in green energy sourcing are delivering significant progress towards net zero. Mission to Zero™ is ABB’s program to reduce emissions and

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    TSS4U of the Netherlands supplies innovative, off-grid solar power systems to critical applications worldwide, helping companies replace diesel generators with sustainable energy. Telecoms towers, oil and gas facilities, and water treatment plants rely on TSS4U’s solar systems to provide reliable power in the most demanding environments. Power regulation plays a crucial role in ensuring the

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