ABM Industries Incorporated
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:59,105 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:41,319 tCO2e/year (US) + 39,533 tCO2e/year (UK)
Scope 2 Emissions:2,498 tCO2e/year (US) + 2,463 tCO2e/year (UK)
Scope 3 Emissions:15,288 tCO2e/year (US) + 15,041 tCO2e/year (UK)
Total Energy Consumption:127,090 MWh/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Ethical Business Practices
Environmental Achievements
- Saved clients 89,904 tons of CO2e through energy performance contracting services.
- Implemented GreenCare cleaning program across 361M sq. ft. and 450 LEED-certified sites.
- Introduced electrification services and enhanced position as a large supplier of EV charging stations.
- Installed 26,000+ EV charging stations, saving 23,965,675 kgs of greenhouse gas emissions.
Social Achievements
- Strengthened Culture & Inclusion Council with diverse representation.
- Launched first team member-led impact group.
- Introduced enterprise-wide DE&I training.
- Over $154 million in diverse spending.
- Bolstered Supplier Diversity Program with a dedicated governance model.
- ABM team members dedicated 3,297 volunteer hours.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained “A” rating from MSCI and ISS ESG Prime designation.
- Improved EcoVadis score to 54/100.
- Zero data breaches in 2022.
- 99.4% completion rate for business ethics training.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions (implied long-term goal)
Medium-term Goals:
- Implement renewable energy procurement plan (US); achieve net-zero emissions by 2030 (UK).
Short-term Goals:
- Develop carbon reduction target and roadmap based on main environmental impacts (aligned with SBTi).
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions (implied due to context)
- Meeting client diversity-spend requirements (addressed in Supplier Diversity Program)
- Maintaining EV fleet transition timeline due to supply chain issues.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies (implied)
- Established dedicated governance model for Supplier Diversity Program.
- Replaced vehicles with fuel-efficient models when EVs were unavailable.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Safe Contractor accreditation (UK)
- Green certifications for products.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001 (UK locations)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 1
- Goal 3
- Goal 4
- Goal 7
- Goal 8
- Goal 9
- Goal 10
- Goal 12
- Goal 13
Report details how various initiatives contribute to these SDGs.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- GreenCare cleaning program
- ABM Vantage smart parking platform
- RavenVolt microgrid solutions
Awards & Recognition
- Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies
- Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable US Companies
- SEAL Business Sustainability Awards
- Green Apple Awards (UK)
- DiversityInc.’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity