Building on over 140 years of excellence, our more than 105,000 employees worldwide are committed to delivering on our purpose with innovations that create success for ABB and all our stakeholders. Our solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated. In collaboration with our customers, partners and suppliers, we address the world’s energy challenges, transform industries and embed sustainability in everything we do.
Our purpose
At ABB, our purpose is “why” we are in business: To enable a more sustainable and resource-efficient future with our technology leadership in electrification and automation. Our purpose reflects what we stand for as a company and what we aspire to be in the future.
Innovation
Technological innovation has been the driver of ABB’s growth and success since the late 19th century. We invest around 4 to 5 percent of our annual revenues in R&D and, together with our customers and partners, we push the boundaries of technology to make how we work, produce, move and live more sustainable.
Sustainability
Sustainability is at the core of ABB’s purpose and value proposition. In collaboration with our customers, suppliers and partners, we are enabling a low-carbon society, preserving resources and promoting social progress for a net-zero future.
