ABB is a global leader in electrical equipment, automation, and robotics, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
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ABB has cut operational emissions 78% since 2019 and validated SBTi net-zero targets, but relies heavily on unbundled renewable energy certificates with limited additionality. Trade association memberships in the American Petroleum Institute and Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association directly contradict climate commitments. Nature and water strategies remain underdeveloped.
ABB scores 35/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified May 2026.
That places ABB joint 482nd of 847 companies scored, and joint 5th of 10 in Electrical Equipment / Lighting.
Where ABB sits among electrical equipment / lighting peers.
Among the 10 major electrical equipment / lighting brands we've scored, ABB is tied =5th of 10, with 2 others.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
No TNFD disclosure, SBTN nature targets, or quantified nature footprint found.
No significant water pollution incidents.
However, 89% of renewable electricity sourced via unbundled Energy Attribute Certificates without additionality, capping score at 6.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Emissions Trajectory (8/10, 8/10). Weakest on Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Water Impact (4/10, 4/10).
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above ABB.
Johnson Controls reports comprehensive GHG data with third-party assurance and has beaten SBTi near-term targets ahead of schedule.
See the breakdown →Enphase Energy has published consistent ESG reporting aligned with major frameworks, but its decarbonisation commitments are weak.
See the breakdown →Schneider Electric has credible climate targets backed by SBTi validation and strong operational emissions reductions (51% since 2021), but Scope 3 dominates at 99% of footprint with only modest 25% reduction targets by 2030.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale12 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which of the ten questions it informed.
Limited data coverage. This assessment is based on 12 sources, 83% of which are self-reported by the company. Scores may change as independent evidence becomes available.
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ABB is a global leader in electrical equipment, automation, and robotics, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The company designs and manufactures power and automation technologies for utilities, industry, and infrastructure sectors. Founded in 1988 through a merger of Swedish and Swiss engineering firms, ABB operates in over 100 countries with approximately 105,000 employees.
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