1. ABB and
Corporate
Social
Responsibility
Dr. Gülden Türktan

2. Agenda ABB & Sustainability CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility
ABB’s Social Policy
Why? We need all these

3. Agenda ABB & Sustainability CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility
ABB’s Social Policy
Why? We need all these

4. The ABB Group ABB is a global technology group serving
world markets with 150,000 employees in
more than 100 countries.
Three customer divisions serving our end users:
Utilities
Industries
Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals
Backed up with two product divisions:
Automation Technology Products
Power Technology Products
These divisions also serve external channel partners.

5. ABB and Sustainability
Sustainability plays a strategic role in all of ABB’s activities.
What drives our commitment to sustainability is our belief in
“ what is good for sustainability” will also
“ be good for our business”.
 Higher operational efficiencies,
 advanced technology offerings,
 strong relationships to a broad stakeholder base,
are the hallmarks of environmentally responsible companies
as well as profitable and competitive businesses.
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6. Win-win growth opportunities for creative thinkers
Sustainability
Economical
Social
Sustainable
Zone
Win-win growth opportunities for creative thinkers
Economic - value creation
Ecology - responsible use of resources
Social - social responsibility
Role of business is changing, we go from reluctant followers to proactive leaders
What ABB can do:
Technology sharing - high-efficiency, low emissions
Fuel local economic development
Cleaning our own backyard
Working with other stakeholders
Examples:
Global CO2 reduction project
China CO2 research project
Special role/responsibility for global companies
Environmental 5

7. How ABB supports sustainability
Sharing technology
45,000 employees in developing countries
Majority stake in all operations
Ecoefficient products
Innovative R&D programs
Life Cycle Assessment LCA
Environmental declarations for core products
Economic performance
ABB’s social performance
Social policy
Stakeholder dialogue
Sustain-
ability
Environmental performance
Social performance
ABB’s environmental performance
ISO in place (in almost all sites)
Continuous improvement
Contribution to common efforts
Access to electricity
WEC 1 Gton pilot program
AGS - China Energy program

8. Agenda ABB & Sustainability CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility
ABB’s Social Policy
Why? We need all these

9. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
A good definition (WBCSD):
“Corporate Social Responsibility is the
commitment of business to sustainable
economic development, working with employees, their families, the local community and society at large to improve their quality of life.”

11. The Corporate Social Responsibility
involves:
Improved risk management
Human resource development
Abiding with rules and regulations
Contributing to increased shareholders’ value

12. Agenda ABB & Sustainability CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility
ABB’s Social Policy
Why? We need all these

13. ABB’s Social Policy
To have positive contribution economically and environmentally is not complete without social performance.
ABB’s Social Policy, covers applicable to areas which ABB can directly influence.
We are ready to hear in stakeholder review and consultation on the policy, in order to continually improve it.

14. ABB’s Social Policy - 13 principles
1. ABB in society
2. Human rights
3. Children and young workers
4. Freedom of engagement
5. Health and safety
6. Employee consultation and communication
7. Equality of opportunity
8. Mobbing and disciplinary practices
9. Working hours
10. Compensation
11. Suppliers
12. Community involvement
13. Business ethics

15. Social Policy Principle Ownership
Human Resources
Children and Young Workers
Freedom of Engagement
Employee Consultation and Communication
Equality of Opportunity
Mobbing and Disciplinary practices
Working hours
Compensation
Sustainability Affairs
Health and Safety
Communications
ABB in Society
Human Rights
Community Involvement
ABB’s
Social Policy
Legal
Business Ethics
Supply Chain Management
Suppliers

16. The UN Global Compact
ABB was one of the companies participating in the launch of the United Nations Global Compact in July 2000.
It is an UN-sponsored platform for encouraging and promoting good corporate practices and learning experiences in the areas of human rights, labor and the environment. The Global Compact is supported by business associations, workers’ organizations, non-governmental organizations and individual companies.
Its nine principles are derived from
- the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,
- the ILO International Labor Organization’s principles on the right to work,
- the Rio Principles on the environment (Agenda 21).
ABB is ready to work on seeking ways for broader application of the Global Compact.

17. Agenda ABB & Sustainability CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility
ABB’s Social Policy
Why? We need all these

18. Major Stakeholders Competitors The Board of Directors Customers
International
Organizations
Media
Employees
Public
Suppliers
NGOs
Governments

19.   Minimize Waste Company Financial Statements --------------------
Transparent
Accurate
Reliable
Complete
Fair
Accountable
Transparent
Accurate
Reliable
Correct
Fair
Accountable
Decisions
Banks
Investors
Tax Authority
Suppliers
Customers 

20.   Better Future -------------------- Profitability
Successful &
Trustworthy
Investor
Employee
Society
Environment
Future
Company
Responsibility towards Investors
Responsibility towards Employees
Responsibility towards Society
Responsibility towards Environment
Responsibility towards Future
Profitability
Professional Career 
Respectful
Clean
Sustainability