ABB has received the EcoVadis Platinum medal with a score of 84 out of 100, placing the company among the top one percent of 130,000 global organizations assessed by the rating platform. EcoVadis, recognized for its business sustainability evaluations, offers a standardized, data-centric framework for comparing supplier sustainability performance. This year’s score reflects a nine-point improvement for ABB compared to 2023.
EcoVadis assessments focus on verifying implemented policies and measurable outcomes. The Platinum recognition stems from a rigorous evidence-based assessment of practical implementations – beyond theoretical commitments – across four key areas: Environmental Stewardship, Labor & Human Rights, Ethical Practices, and Sustainable Procurement.
“EcoVadis ratings matter because they enable companies to make informed decisions about their suppliers, reducing risk, driving improvements and accelerating impact,” stated ABB’s Group Head of Sustainability, Anke Hampel. “This Platinum recognition demonstrates our transparency and measurable progress in sustainability. Our greatest environmental impact comes from helping customers reduce emissions, which represent 97% of our value chain footprint. We also integrate EcoVadis scores into supplier selection processes, requiring minimum performance thresholds and ongoing improvement to build long-term business resilience.”
The EcoVadis Platinum recognition offers credible third-party validation of corporate sustainability leadership, strengthening market reputation and offering a strategic advantage. ABB achieved this through its comprehensive Sustainability Agenda focused on decarbonization, resource conservation, and social advancement. Notably, the company’s 2024 climate targets received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) against the SBTi Net-Zero Standard. These targets address operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (scopes 1 and 2), plus value chain emissions (scope 3) across supply and distribution networks.
In addition to these quantifiable targets, ABB maintains transparency regarding implementation strategies. The 2025 publication of its Climate Transition Plan provides a detailed roadmap for achieving net-zero emissions. This EcoVadis recognition assures ABB’s partners they are collaborating with a responsible technology leader whose electrification and automation solutions help clients meet sustainability objectives while preparing for a net-zero economy. The company also applies EcoVadis scores to its own procurement strategies, enforcing minimum sustainability thresholds and continuous improvement requirements for suppliers.