ABB has always taken a sustainable approach to business. Since we were founded more than 130 years ago, we have been pushing the boundaries of technology to help our customers make their operations more energy efficient and productive. As an employer, we have always taken our social responsibilities seriously – treating our employees and contractors fairly and respectfully, and contributing in our communities. We started reporting on our environmental footprint in 1994, and in 2000 we expanded our reporting with the launch of our sustainability report.