Responsible relationships
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ABB recognizes that business is part of society. How we interact with our stakeholders, both within and outside the company, will help determine our success as a business and determines how welcome we are in the communities where we seek to carry out projects. Our social license to operate – our ability to build sustainable business throughout the value chain – depends on our people acting with integrity and respect towards all our stakeholders. Acting responsibly towards our many stakeholders strengthens our bottom line, builds value and partnerships, and enhances reputation.