by Analia Troncoso | Global Head of Strategy, Business Development, Sustainability and Marketing ABB Motion
This summit is orchestrated around five key themes: rebuilding trust, reimagining growth, investing in people, safeguarding the planet, and reflecting on industries in the intelligent age. These themes align closely with ABB Motion's business goals and ABB Sustainability Agenda, creating a cohesive framework for driving meaningful change.
As a global leader in motors and drives, we are at the forefront of this transformation. Our customers and partners are the backbone of society, driving critical infrastructure, essential services, and industries that meet everyday needs. With our digitally enabled drives, motors, services, and solutions for the adoption of renewable energy, we support our customers and partners outrun - leaner and cleaner, by achieving better performance, safety, and reliability of operations, with fewer emissions. In doing so, we contribute to the well-being and progress of communities worldwide. This is why we have embedded sustainability as an essential element of our business strategy, elevating it as a key driver for measuring progress.
Rebuilding trust today's business landscape requires prioritizing transparency, ethical practices, and open communication. We believe in an inclusive energy transition to a net-zero future, with lifted-up communities, workers, and societies. We respect and promote human rights and dignity, and strive to create safe, fair, and inclusive working environments where our people can thrive. Community engagement is at the center of our Sustainability Agenda, focusing on occupational health and safety, diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, and human rights.
The call to reimagine growth is a challenge that businesses are uniquely positioned to meet. ABB Motion is dedicated to integrating innovative technologies to drive sustainable growth. Our portfolio supports our customers and partners in achieving better performance, safety, and reliability, contributing to energy-efficient and decarbonizing solutions.
Investing in people is a cornerstone of successful business strategies. Companies that prioritize talent development and continuous learning provide their teams with the tools they need to thrive. Our focus is on employee development, inclusive workplaces, and community engagement. Collaboration between businesses, governments, and civil society is essential, as emphasized by the World Economic Forum.
Safeguarding the planet is central to modern business strategies. ABB Motion is committed to achieving net-zero emissions and advancing renewable energy projects. To enable a low-carbon society, we empower customers to avoid emissions and ramp up renewables, working with suppliers and partners to meet ambitious targets.
Industries in the intelligent age face the challenge of balancing short-term goals with long-term imperatives amidst major technological shifts. Technology drives change, requiring leaders to adapt and capitalize on opportunities. ABB Motion leverages digital technologies to enhance efficiency and deliver innovative solutions, aligning with the WEF's vision of a smart, connected future.
The themes discussed at WEF 2025 are actionable strategies that businesses all over the world are already implementing. ABB Motion's commitment to these principles is evident in our daily operations and long-term planning. We are committed to leading with purpose, driving meaningful change, and, together with our customers and partners, creating a sustainable future for all.
