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Corporate Responsibility at ABM
ABM enables clients to optimise, modernise, and transform their facilities to achieve sustainability goals backed by measurement and reporting platforms.
Scott Salmirs
“ABM continues to develop and enrich our commitment to operating responsibly, inclusively, and in an environmentally sustainable way for future generations.”
Our latest report
Sustainability and corporate responsibility are at the heart of ABM, and our sustainability report and Carbon Reduction Plans for ABM Facility Services UK and ABM Technical Solutions UK reaffirm our commitment to leaving a healthier planet for the next generation.
Leading the way in sustainability
ABM is proud to be recognised in many industry accreditation programmes and third party certifications.
Ratings
MSCI
ISS ESG Corporate Rating
EcoVadis
Carbon Disclosure Project
We proudly support the United Nations Global Compact principles.
Awards
National Silver Green Apple Award
ABM UK was awarded the National Silver Green Apple Award for their management of Victoria Gate in Leeds, which included energy and waste reduction initiatives and the creation of a insect and pollinator friendly ecosystem habitat around the Victoria Gate Guardian Sign.
We take care of places and spaces
We create sustainable solutions for our clients and are growing our environmental practices to reduce the environmental impact of our clients and our own operations.
Driving action on climate change
ABM believes in advancing a healthier, more sustainable world. We’re committed to the Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTI) and are establishing a Sustainability Council to ensure we’re meeting milestones on our GHG Reduction Roadmap.
GHG emissions reduction target aligned with SBTI’s Absolute Contraction Approach (ACA) Method (WB2C).
We plan to reduce our direct, indirect and business travel emissions by 27.5% by 2030.
We’re updating and providing more transparency for our GHG Reduction Roadmap per the 1.5 degrees pathway.
Strengthening our reporting process
We’ve implemented the Salesforce Net Zero Cloud environmental reporting system to improve the transparency and accuracy of our environmental data and increase the scope of reporting.
Procuring renewable energy
We launched a program to centralize our procurement operations. This effort aims to leverage data-driven insights to enhance flexibility and efficiency while promoting our commitment to green, diverse spending in alignment with our sustainability goals—and those of our clients.
Leveraging collaborative opportunities
We’re introducing an ABM Sustainability Council to oversee opportunities among departments to reduce our environmental footprint, implement sustainability initiatives, and enhance our sustainable offerings.
Powering progress
In its first year as an ABM company, RavenVolt successfully carried out 118 microgrid projects across the U.S., positioning us for future growth in the expanding microgrid sector.
Electric transportation
We initiated a pilot of electric vehicles (EV) to be deployed throughout the US and UK and have tasked our Sustainability Council to draft a roadmap and commitment to additional vehicle electrification for the coming years. We also completed a trial of driver behavior telematics systems to reduce fuel consumption.
Maintaining environmental management system certifications
We continue to retain ISO50001 (UK) Energy Management ISO to incorporate corporate communications and energy saving projects across our office estate and fleet emissions.
A global workforce banded by purpose.
In 2023, we helped our clients achieve the following reductions:
115K+MWh of electricity
258K+MMBtu of natural gas
107K+Gallons of water
94.7K+tCO₂e emissions
Nearly 57% of Fortune 500 companies rely on ABM facility solutions and services.
Sustainable supply chain
We create sustainable solutions for our clients and are expanding our environmentally friendly practices to help reduce their environmental impact. As a leading provider of facility solutions, we make purchases on behalf of our clients and for our own corporate needs. In 2021, ABM partnered with over 50,000 suppliers and invested $1B+ to source materials and services that support both our clients and our operations.
Delivering measurable results
30K+
EV CHARGING STATIONS INSTALLED
5800+tons
REDUCTION IN GHG
~4Mpounds
GHG SAVINGS & EMISSIONS AVOIDED
361Msq. ft.
GREEN CLEANING ACROSS CLIENT FACILITIES
A diverse workforce is our competitive advantage
We ensure diversity in our team at all levels simply because it’s the right thing to do. ABM is an organisation focused on serving people, and we know the diverse perspectives and backgrounds of our team members is what allows us to be successful in that endeavor.
Building a people-centered culture
As a reflection of our culture, we’re developing ABM as an increasingly welcoming, diverse and inclusive place to work, where all team members are seen, heard, valued and provided with ample opportunities to grow.
Bridging Priorities
Our people
Workforce equity
Fostering a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for all team members.
Our culture
Workplace inclusion and belonging
Cultivating a culture of inclusion so that every team member feels seen and heard.
Our business
Marketplace and community
Increasing the positive impact of our DE&I efforts for our clients, partners, and the communities we serve.
Culture & Inclusion Council
Our team member-led, executive leader-sponsored Culture & Inclusion Council is responsible for developing organisational priorities that nurture an inclusive workplace and drive meaningful change to ensure diverse representation across all levels and industry groups at ABM.
ABM Impact Groups
Our team member Impact Groups are designed to inspire a culture where differences drive innovative solutions for our clients and communities, and where every ABM team member feels seen, heard and valued. Each promotes the sharing and acceptance of varied ideas and perspectives, and positive change in the workplace and beyond. Our Impact Groups are open to all ABM team members, regardless of gender or sexual identity.
Supplier diversity
We’re proud to support minority, women and disabled owned enterprises by providing direct access to subcontractor opportunities and procurement bids, and through our mentoring programme.
- Supplier Diversity
- Supplier Opportunities
- DE&I Partners
Our give-back approach
Serving over 20,000 clients across the United States, United Kingdom, and Ireland, ABM believes in being an active and responsible corporate citizen in the wide range of communities where we operate. Through philanthropy, volunteerism, and strategic partnerships, we leverage our talent, resources, and scale to lift those around us.
Leading with honesty and integrity
For over 40 years ABM has been committed to ethical business practices that protect our clients, team members, and business while enhancing the communities where we operate. We’ve implemented business and compliance policies, practices, and reporting to ensure we operate ethically and responsibly in accordance with our stakeholders.
We hold our team members, partners, and suppliers to the same high standards. And we comply with all applicable laws and regulations where we operate, conducting our business activities in an honest and ethical manner.
We believe the way we achieve results is just as important as the results we achieve.
ABM Code of Business Conduct (COBC)
Shared with ABM team members at time of hire, our COBC guides how we do business and is an important reflection of how we operate as a lawful, fair and ethical organisation and responsible corporate citizen. All ABM team members are empowered to report any violations of the COBC or applicable law, and are provided with various channels to do so.
ABM Compliance Hotline
One reporting channel ABM team members can use for reporting violations or concerns is the ABM Compliance Hotline, which is accessible by phone or website, administered by a third party, and always available. The hotline can take reports in more than 100 languages and accept reports anonymously. The COBC also clearly states ABM’s policy that there will be no retaliation against whistleblowers.
Anti-corruption
ABM supports reporting of any potential corruption and bribery violations and provides various methods to report both directly or confidentially. Team members are encouraged and instructed to use any of our reporting mechanisms if they encounter or witness any type of inappropriate behavior or have any concerns. In addition, we:
- Perform periodic risk assessments and audits to identify potential corruption or bribery risks.
- Provide mandatory, bi-annual anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC) training.
- Provide COBC training in reference to anti-corruption requirements for all team members.
- Provide custom gift and entertainment training to our sales organisation and customer-facing operators during onboarding.
- Revised our due diligence process to include high-level risk assessment to combat corruption and bribery by third parties.
As of 2021, no allegation had been made against ABM about corruption, and no confirmed incidents under any applicable corruption laws had been reported. Additionally, there were no legal actions against ABM for anticompetitive behavior, anti-trust or monopoly practices.
In 2023, ABM achieved a 96% companywide completion rate for Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption training.
Related Resources
Anti-Harassment Policies
In 2024, 98.6% of ABM team members earned certification in our Code of Business Conduct.
Responsible Supplier Program
Each year, ABM engages with hundreds or suppliers to provide materials and services to support our clients and our own operations. We believe in partnering with suppliers who share our values and commitments towards operating safely, responsibility and equitably.
Nurturing a robust, responsible, and diverse supplier base plays a powerful role in how we deliver the best results for our clients while also reducing our impact on the environment and fueling economic vitality in the communities where we operate.
Today we are making moves to deepen our commitment and provide new ways for underrepresented businesses on both local, regional, and national levels to access and contribute to a shared future with ABM.
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Greater outcomes for the life of your facility
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