As a publicly traded company with a history spanning over a century, ABM continues to evolve its approach to corporate responsibility imperatives in ways that align with commercializing sustainability services, client expectations, adhering to regulatory obligations, and transparency in reporting.
We develop and deploy sustainability-driven service solutions that reduce environmental impact while enabling operational efficiency for our clients. Internally, we invest in the growth and well-being of our workforce, recognizing our people as critical to our business continuity and service delivery.
Through innovation, compliance, and collaboration, ABM works to create value for shareholders, team members, clients, and communities—delivering results today, while building resilience for tomorrow.
Our latest report
Our FY2025 Corporate Responsibility Report reflects an expanded Scope 3 emissions inventory, ABM's first company-wide climate-related risk and opportunity assessment aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework, and limited external assurance of our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions data. This independently assured report reflects our commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across our operations. Additional materials offer year-over-year context and region-specific insights.
Ratings
Maintained "A" rating
Maintained ISS ESG Prime Designation
Obtained “C” rating
Awarded EcoVadis Commitment Badge recognition of sustainability achievements
Received “Low Risk” rating, with medium risk exposure and strong risk management
Recent awards and recognitions
- Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies — Named for the fifth consecutive year
- Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies — Named for the first year
- Green Apple Award, an environmental best-practice recognition program — Five-time award recipient
- Selling Power's Best Companies to Sell For — Recognized for the fifth consecutive year
- CIMS – Cleaning Industry Management Standard for Green Building + Certification with Honors — first organization globally to achieve the standard
- Green Seal Certified GS-42 Edition 2.3 Commercial and Institutional Cleaning Services
- Edison Award for Commercial Technology Innovation — ABM Connect awarded for the first year
- VETS Indexes 4-Star Rating — Recognized for the third consecutive year, distinguishing ABM as a military-friendly employer
Being purposeful in our operations
ABM integrates environmental responsibility into core operations and client offerings. We reduce our environmental footprint, and that of our clients across 19 industries, through targeted emissions-reduction initiatives, electrification efforts, and resource-efficient service delivery.
Our sustainability-driven offerings include eMobility solutions to support growing EV adoption—encompassing power infrastructure upgrades such as on-site renewables, microgrids, and battery energy storage—facility energy efficiency improvement projects, and environmentally responsible cleaning and waste removal services. In 2025, we expanded our engineering and infrastructure capabilities through the acquisition of WGNSTAR, extending ABM's expertise into semiconductor and applied-materials facilities, including modular energy-efficient systems design, point-of-use emissions control, and water reuse.
These solutions help clients achieve their environmental goals while staying compliant with regulatory standards and meeting rising stakeholder expectations. In FY2025 alone, ABM helped clients achieve 200,188,629 kWh of energy saved, 919,112 MMBtu of gas savings, 182,122 gallons of water saved, and 141,627 tCO2e in emissions savings—equivalent to the annual energy use of 18,063 homes.
Priorities
Driven by ABM's Sustainability Council and the Board's Stakeholder & Enterprise Risk Committee:
- Reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
- Promoting renewable energy use
- Managing energy and resource consumption
- Aligning with international environmental compliance standards
- Managing climate-related risks and opportunities identified through our TCFD-aligned assessment
- Supporting climate resilience through innovation
Initiatives
Key programs include:
- Working towards science-aligned emissions reduction targets, informed by our FY2025 GHG inventory (Scope 1: 45,396 tCO2e; Scope 2, location-based: 4,035 tCO2e; expanded Scope 3 inventory: 509,406 tCO2e)
- Fleet electrification and renewable energy procurement, including continued purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) through the North American Renewables Registry (NAR), aligned with RE100 best practices
- Deployment of telematics and AI-enabled dash cameras across our fleet safety program to reinforce safe driving practices
- ISO 14001-certified environmental management and ISO 50001 energy management systems retained in the U.K. and Ireland; in 2025, ABM UK&I also achieved ISO 14064 (Greenhouse Gas Requirements) and ISO 27001 (Information Security Management, U.K.) certifications
- ABM UK&I achieved an EcoVadis Silver Award and Top 15% medal (92nd percentile); ABM Ireland achieved Gold Status in the Business in the Community Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey
- Continued deployment of an environmental reporting platform and internal audit process to improve emissions data accuracy and comparability year over year
Building a people-centered culture
We recognize our team members are the driving force behind our success and client satisfaction at every level. Our enterprise-wide focus on culture, centered on engagement, safety, and innovation, supports our operational excellence and long-term ability to deliver value to our stakeholders.
Learning and development
ABM supports a culture of continuous growth by providing every team member with access to learning opportunities that enhance skills, promote advancement, and foster long-term career success. Programs are tailored by role and level, helping team members thrive personally and professionally.
- ABM University: The company’s core online learning platform offers on-demand courses, reference materials, and tracking tools that empower team members to build job-specific capabilities and pursue development goals.
- Fall Into Learning: A 2025 learning campaign offering structured courses in foundational AI literacy (AI 101), certification preparation (human resources, IT service management, project management, and Six Sigma), and facility management fundamentals.
- Leadership development programs: ABM expanded its leadership pipeline in 2025 through Leadership Foundations (116 enrollments), the Frontline Leaders Essentials Program (completed by 524 frontline leaders), a new online Leadership Learning Journeys series, and in-person Regional Leadership Summits held in Los Angeles, CA, and Sugar Land, TX.
- Success behaviors program: This competency-based program includes modules, webinars, and tools aligned to ABM's core values, with a focus on growth mindset, teamwork, and resilience to drive individual and team performance.
Health and safety
Safety remains a foundational priority at ABM, anchored in three strategic pillars: Safety Structure, Safety Culture, and Organization & Growth. In 2025, ABM launched its first enterprise-wide safety training program for all staff and management team members, achieving a 98.5% completion rate, and recorded 721,255 interactions through our Safe Work Observation Program (SWOP). In the U.S., ABM continues progressing toward ISO 45001 certification; in the U.K. and Ireland, ABM partners with Safe365 to benchmark safety culture maturity, achieving a score 14% above the industry average.
Culture & Inclusion Council
Led by a cross-functional team and sponsored by executive leadership, ABM’s Culture & Inclusion Council defines the company’s inclusion strategy, drives training, and monitors progress.
ABM Impact Groups
Impact Groups are integral to ABM’s team member engagement strategy, offering meaningful opportunities for connection through targeted career development, mentorship, and community-driven initiatives.
- Women at ABM: Advancing equity through networking, mentorship, and advocacy
- Veterans at ABM: Building community among military-affiliated team members, with a dedicated Armed Forces Working Group in the U.K.
- Rainbow Group: Creating space for LGBTQ+ team members and allies to connect and lead inclusion initiatives
- Disabilities and Carers Group: Supporting those living with disabilities or caring for others through shared experiences and resources Item A
Engaging our communities
ABM embeds community impact into its business model through strategic philanthropy and team member engagement. Programs are designed to align with ABM’s values while enabling localized action and national reach.
ABM Cares
ABM Cares is the company's signature philanthropic program. It empowers team members to support meaningful causes through volunteering and charitable giving. Key features include:
- Up to $1,000 in matched donations per team member/year
- A paid day to volunteer
- Enterprise-wide campaigns
- A national ambassador network supporting cause-based initiatives
Participation in ABM Cares benefits is generally limited to Staff and Management. *
The Team Member Relief Fund provides emergency financial assistance to ABM team members facing unforeseen personal hardship. Named in honor of Bill Steele—whose legacy of leadership and deep commitment to frontline team members shaped the culture of care at ABM—the fund reflects our belief in supporting one another through life’s most challenging moments.
This grant-based program is funded by and for the ABM community, with no repayment required. Eligible U.S. Staff and Management and Frontline team members who have been employed for six months or more may apply for up to two cash grants annually, each up to $1,000, to help cover critical needs such as housing insecurity, medical emergencies, and other qualifying financial hardships. Expansion to the U.K. and Ireland is planned.
- 389 charities with donations
- Team member giving and ABM matching donations of approximately $605,000
- 137 charities with volunteering
- 4,560 hours of team member volunteering
90 Days to Make a Difference
Each year, ABM Cares' 90 Days to Make a Difference campaign invites team members to get involved in their communities—using their paid volunteer day, donating to causes that matter to them, and taking part in team and enterprise-wide engagement activities. Throughout the 90-day period, monthly themes, ideas, and stories of philanthropic efforts are shared to inspire participation across ABM.
Responsible business practices
Robust corporate governance is integral to ABM's performance and public company responsibilities. ABM's Board of Directors contains individuals with a well-rounded variety of experiences, qualifications, attributes and skills, representing a mix of perspectives that contribute to the Company's execution of its business and strategies. Our Board and its Committees provide oversight of strategy, risk, compliance, and corporate responsibility performance, including environmental and social risks.
The Board's Stakeholder and Enterprise Risk Committee oversees risks related to (i) certain social issues, including, but not limited to, culture and inclusion, employee engagement, talent acquisition, development, and retention, and health and safety; (ii) certain environmental issues, including, but not limited to, climate change, emissions tracking and energy consumption; and (iii) cybersecurity, including by reviewing the Company's cybersecurity risk tolerances and mitigation strategies.
Full governance details, including Board and Board Committee composition and Committee Charters, are available on the governance pages of our website.
How we do business
ABM conducts its business with the highest standards of ethics, compliance, and respect for human rights, guided by our Code of Business Conduct (COBC) and supporting policies:
- Code of Business Conduct (COBC): Annual training and recertification for all staff and management employees, with content reviewed yearly — ABM achieved 98.9% COBC participation in FY2025 (accounting for new hires and departures)
- Compliance Monthly Minutes: Introduced in 2025 — brief, enterprise-wide compliance reminders covering topics such as conflicts of interest, bid rigging, gifts & entertainment, Generative AI tools, cybersecurity awareness, and whistleblower mechanisms
- Compliance hotline: Anonymous, third-party reporting channel with non-retaliation protections that's available 24/7 in the U.S., U.K., and Ireland
- Anti-corruption biennial program: In compliance with the U.S. FCPA and U.K. Bribery Act — ABM reported no allegations or confirmed incidents under applicable anti-corruption laws involving staff or management team members in FY2025
- Anti-harassment and equal opportunity: Strict zero-tolerance policies and company-wide training programs promote a safe and inclusive workplace for all team members
- Human rights: Enforced international policies, with U.S., U.K. and Ireland Modern Slavery training and zero-tolerance approach to discrimination or misconduct—applicable to all employees, contractors, franchisees, and business partners
These governance pillars support ABM's reputation, regulatory compliance, and long-term risk management strategy.
Cybersecurity and data privacy
ABM's cybersecurity risk management is integrated into our enterprise risk framework, with Board oversight and regular briefings to our executive management team and our Board by our Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Information Officer. ABM did not experience any material data breaches in FY2025.
- In-depth defense: We employ a multi-layered strategy including threat monitoring, endpoint protection, and vendor risk assessments, aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS frameworks
- Preparedness and training: ABM conducts annual cybersecurity training, phishing simulations, and executive tabletop exercises to strengthen incident response planning
- Responsible innovation: Our Generative AI Policy, together with a new Acceptable Use of Permitted GenAI Tools Standard Operating Procedure introduced in 2025, supports responsible innovation while protecting sensitive data and maintaining compliance with applicable laws
Working with the industry's best
ABM maintains a supplier ecosystem aligned with its ethical, environmental, and social standards. Through centralized procurement and transparent expectations outlined in our Supplier Code of Conduct, we promote sustainable sourcing, human rights protections, and supply chain integrity.
View Our Supplier Code of Conduct →Priorities
ABM's supplier engagement strategy incorporates environmental, social, and ethical criteria into supplier selection and oversight. We prioritize partnerships that demonstrate strong performance in areas such as sustainable sourcing, health and safety, labor practices, and regulatory compliance.
Our approach reflects ABM's commitment to building long-term, responsible supplier relationships that enhance service delivery, reduce business risk, and support economic vitality in the communities we serve.
ABM’s Strategic Partner Program plays a central role in strengthening our supply chain and aligning it with business growth objectives. Through this long-standing program, we:
- Build collaborative relationships with top-performing service partners
- Expand supplier participation to broaden client options and supply flexibility
- Facilitate international growth by extending partnership opportunities abroad
- Drive socially responsible outcomes through local community engagement
In 2025, ABM launched a Strategic Partner Mentorship Program, piloted with nine graduating supply partners. The program is expanding through 2026 with workshops, webinars, and one-on-one coaching from ABM executives, culminating in a graduation ceremony recognizing participating suppliers.
Additionally, ABM maintains a dedicated supplier portal and on-demand recruitment platform, where qualified service partners can register and complete pre-qualification. Our streamlined intake process supports equitable access and transparency.
Supplier Governance and Sustainability
ABM conducts supplier assessments through platforms such as Avetta to evaluate risk and sustainability practices. These assessments address areas such as environmental impact, health and safety performance, and the presence of policies prohibiting child labor or forced labor. As of the end of FY2025, sustainability data for more than 2,000 suppliers is managed through ABM's third-party supply chain management platform, providing visibility into vendor sustainability program maturity, risk mitigation practices, GHG emissions reporting, and compliance with international human rights and social standards, including modern slavery and child labor regulations.
ABM also provides a centralized Supplier Resource Center with policies, guidance materials, and performance expectations to support long-term, successful supplier relationships.
Scott Salmirs
“Corporate responsibility is embedded in our mission and values—guiding our decisions, shaping our solutions, and reinforcing our belief that long-term success is built on delivering with purpose and integrity.”
ABM Performance Solutions
Greater outcomes for the life of your facility
ABM Performance Solutions delivers integrated facility services through one contract, one invoice, and one accountable partner, enabling organizations to simplify operations, optimize costs, and drive greater value from their facilities. Through our self-performed, outcome-based approach, we improve efficiency, strengthen resiliency, and deliver measurable results across the facilities portfolio.
