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Corporate Responsibility at ABM
Our mission is to make a difference鈥攆or all those we serve, including our team members, clients, shareholders, communities, and the world around us.
As one of the largest facilities services providers in the world with a legacy built throughout the past century, we embrace our role in taking care of people, spaces and places in ways that are responsible, ethical, environmentally sustainable, respectful and inclusive. Guided by our mission and values, we embrace a culture that integrates responsible, sustainable, and inclusive business practices within our operations to support the long-term success of our business, employees, and clients.
Scott Salmirs
鈥溕ㄌ胏ontinues to develop and enrich our commitment to operating responsibly, inclusively, and in an environmentally sustainable way for future generations.鈥
Our latest report
We operate with the belief that how we achieve results is as important as the results themselves.
As one of the largest facilities solutions providers in the world, we recognize the important role we play across a diverse set of industries, and are constantly working to integrate and align responsible, sustainable, and inclusive practices into our operations and business strategies.
Leading the way in sustainability
We鈥檙e honored to be recognized by the following esteemed programs, organizations and initiatives.
Ratings
MSCI
ISS ESG Corporate Rating
EcoVadis
Sustainalytics
Carbon Disclosure Project
We proudly support the United Nations Global Compact principles.
We take care of places and spaces
We create sustainable solutions for our clients and are growing our environmentally friendly practices to reduce the environmental impact of our clients and our own operations.
Advancing a healthier, more sustainable world
As proud participants in the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), we鈥檝e charted an ambitious path to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through our comprehensive GHG Reduction Roadmap. Our dedicated Sustainability Council drives progress, ensuring we meet key milestones while fostering a healthier planet for future generations.
GHG emissions reduction target aligned with SBTI鈥檚 Absolute Contraction Approach (ACA) Method (WB2C).
We plan to reduce our direct, indirect and business travel emissions by 27.5% by 2030.
We鈥檙e updating and providing more transparency for our GHG Reduction Roadmap per the 1.5 degrees pathway.
Initiatives to reduce our environmental impact
Accurate reporting and data collection
We鈥檝e implemented a digital, 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鈥攁nd those of our clients.
Leveraging collaborative opportunities
We鈥檙e introducing an 色花堂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 色花堂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+Galllons of Water
94.7K+tCO鈧俥 emissions
Nearly 57% of Fortune 500 companies rely on 色花堂facility solutions and services.
Delivering measurable results with EV charging solutions
30K+
EV charging stations installed
60M+kWh
Energy dispensed into vehicles
45+tons
CO2e of GHG emissions savings
Building a people-centered culture
As a reflection of our culture, we鈥檙e developing 色花堂as an increasingly welcoming 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 opportunity
Fostering a dynamic workforce with 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 of our Culture & Inclusion (C&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 organizational priorities that nurture an inclusive workplace across all levels and industry groups at ABM.
色花堂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 色花堂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 色花堂team members.
Our give-back approach
Serving over 20,000 clients across the United States, United Kingdom, and Republic of Ireland, 色花堂believes in being an active and responsible corporate citizen in the wide range of urban, suburban, and rural 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
Since 1909, 色花堂has been committed to ethical business practices that protect our clients, team members, and business while enhancing the communities where we operate. We鈥檝e 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.
色花堂Code of Business Conduct (COBC)
Shared with 色花堂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 organization and responsible corporate citizen. All 色花堂team members are empowered to report any violations of the COBC or applicable law, and are provided with various channels to do so.
色花堂Compliance Hotline
One reporting channel 色花堂team members can use for reporting violations or concerns is the 色花堂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鈥檚 policy that there will be no retaliation against whistleblowers.
Anti-corruption
色花堂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 organization 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 色花堂about corruption, and no confirmed incidents under any applicable corruption laws had been reported. Additionally, there were no legal actions against 色花堂for anticompetitive behavior, anti-trust or monopoly practices.
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Anti-Harassment Policies
We have zero tolerance for harassment or discrimination. Our anti-harassment policy is designed to protect that standard, with straightforward steps for reporting concerns, investigating complaints, and addressing issues swiftly and fairly.
Responsible Supplier Program
Each year, 色花堂engages with over 50,000 suppliers, spending more than $1B to provide materials and services to support our clients and our own operations.鈥╓e believe in partnering with suppliers who share our values and commitments toward operating safely, responsibly, and equitably.鈥
Nurturing a robust and responsible 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.
With a rich legacy and over a century of experience, 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
色花堂Performance Solutions is designed to optimize every aspect of performance for your built environment. Our customizable suite of integrated facility services generates impactful cost efficiencies across the entire lifecycle of your facility鈥攁ll while putting the end results first.