Low-carbon manufacturing initiatives at a facility operated by ABB in Zibo, China are delivering measurable energy and emissions reductions, according to the company.
In a media release, ABB said its production site in Zibo, Shandong province, has reduced energy consumption by 71 megawatt-hours annually and avoided more than 63 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO?e) emissions through a series of efficiency and electrification upgrades supported by digital energy management systems.
The company said the improvements are part of a site-wide sustainability roadmap under its Mission to Zero™ program, which focuses on energy efficiency, electrification, renewable electricity and digital monitoring tools to support lower-carbon industrial operations.
ABB said the Zibo facility, which manufactures wiring accessories for its Smart Buildings portfolio, has implemented several operational changes aimed at improving efficiency. These include installing LED lighting, optimising air conditioning systems using real-time occupancy data and upgrading air compressor controls to reduce unnecessary energy consumption.
The site also operates entirely on renewable electricity, according to ABB. Around 15 per cent of the facility’s power demand is supplied by rooftop photovoltaic panels installed within the industrial park, with the remaining electricity sourced through certified green power procurement.
ABB said the site uses an energy management system to monitor, analyse, and optimise energy performance. The platform provides real-time visibility of energy use across the facility, allowing the company to track efficiency improvements and support data-driven decision-making.
“The progress at Zibo shows how Mission to Zero™ is translated into measurable results,” said Mike Mustapha, President of ABB Electrification’s Smart Buildings Division.
“By combining digital energy management, efficiency improvements and renewable electricity, the team has delivered tangible reductions in energy use and emissions, while strengthening the competitiveness of the site.”
The facility has received ISO 50001 certification for energy management and has also been recognised by local authorities as a Zibo City-level “Green Factory,” which ABB said reflects the site’s efforts to advance sustainable manufacturing practices in the region.
In addition to energy initiatives, ABB said the site is implementing waste reduction and recycling programs as part of a broader push toward circular operations. The company added that the facility is targeting Zero Waste to Landfill certification under the UL2799 standard by the end of 2026.
ABB said the Zibo plant is part of a broader global network of Mission to Zero™ sites across Europe, the Americas and Asia, which aim to demonstrate how digital technologies, renewable electricity and efficiency measures can support lower-carbon manufacturing across industrial operations.
