ABM operates with a firm commitment to sustainable, ethical, and inclusive business practices that support long-term value creation. 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
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
Awards and recognitions 2024
- Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies, for third consecutive year
- Barron's 2024 100 Most Sustainable Companies
- Selling Power's Best Companies to Sell For, for fourth consecutive year
- Best Companies for Latinos to Work by Latino Leaders
- Green Apple Award, recognized for fifth time
- Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work
- VETS Indexes Three-Star Employee
Being purposeful in our operations
ABM integrates environmental responsibility into core operations and client offerings. We reduce our environmental footprint, and that of our more than 20,000 clients, 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 (i.e., on-site renewables and microgrid solutions), facility energy efficiency improvement projects, and environmentally responsible cleaning and waste removal services.
These solutions help clients across 19 industries achieve their environmental goals while staying compliant with regulatory standards and meeting rising stakeholder expectations.
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.
Priorities
Driven by ABM’s Sustainability Committees:
- Reducing scope one, two, and three emissions
- Promoting renewable energy use
- Managing energy and resource consumption
- Aligning with international environmental compliance standards
- Supporting climate resilience through innovation
Initiatives
Key programs include:
- Science-based emissions reduction targets (SBTi-aligned)
- Fleet electrification and renewable energy procurement
- Implementation of multi-year, cross-functional energy efficiency projects, including building upgrades and electrification of ABM’s operational fleet
- ISO 14001-certified environmental management systems in the U.K. and Ireland
- ISO 50001 certification for energy management in the U.K., supporting energy-saving projects and improved reporting on energy consumption and emissions
- Deployment of an environmental reporting platform and internal audit process in 2025 to improve emissions data accuracy for fiscal year 2024
Building a people-centered culture
As a large employer with a distributed workforce, ABM strives to foster an inclusive workplace where every team member feels seen, heard, and valued. We recognize that different perspectives enhance innovation, strengthen culture, and contribute to sustainable business performance.
Priorities
Our people
Workforce opportunity
Expanding access to meaningful career pathways
Our culture
Workplace inclusion and belonging
Building a culture of belonging and mutual respect
Our business
Community and marketplace
Culture & Inclusion (C&I) efforts for our clients, partners, and the communities we serve.
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.
- Leadership development programs: ABM delivers training for emerging and frontline leaders to strengthen coaching and management skills, helping ensure service excellence and safe, effective operations.
- 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.
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 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.
- 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.-based Staff & Management and Frontline team members who have been employed for six months or more may apply. Grants are awarded to help cover critical needs such as housing insecurity, medical emergencies, and other qualifying financial hardships.
Since its launch, the fund has supported over 400 team members and continues to serve as a vital resource during times of crisis. Expansion to the U.K. and Ireland is currently underway.
- 422 charities with donations
- Team member giving and ABM matching donations of $339k
- 131 charities with volunteering
- 3,727 hours of Team member volunteering
90 Days to Make a Difference
Every year from June through August, we hold a “90 Days to Make a Difference” summer campaign that invites team members to get involved with their communities through activities like using their paid day off to participate in a local charity event and donating to a cause that is meaningful to them.
Throughout the 90 days, monthly themes, ideas, and stories of philanthropic efforts are shared to encourage the spirit of giving and inspire team member participation. In the last week of our 2024 campaign, we offered a ‘Double Matching Week’ to further empower our team members to give back.
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
- 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
- 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.
- In-depth defense: We employ a multi-layered strategy including threat monitoring, endpoint protection, and vendor risk assessments, aligned with NIST and CMMC frameworks
- Preparedness and training: ABM conducts annual cybersecurity training, phishing simulations, and executive tabletop exercises to strengthen incident response planninng
- Responsible innovation: Our Generative AI Policy and usage guidelines support 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.
Strategic supplier partnerships
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.
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.
To further advance supplier capability, we launched a development program that offers workshops, webinars, and one-on-one mentoring with ABM leaders. Participants receive tiered recognition (Platinum, Gold, Silver) based on their engagement, creating a pathway for growth and stronger partnership outcomes.
- These governance pillars support ABM’s reputation, regulatory compliance, and long-term risk management strategy.
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.
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.”
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