Spain, June 3 -- ABB has achieved an industry first by gaining Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) status for the Gearless Mill Drive (GMD) ring motor, an essential technology used to drive large grinding mills in the mining industry and built for the global market in Bilbao, Spain. An EPD is a standardized document that provides detailed information about the environmental impact of a product throughout its life cycle.Based on a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study, the EPD highlights ABB's commitment to transparency, environmental responsibility and supporting customers in making informed decisions on sustainability in their supply chains.ABB analyzed the environmental impact of a ring motor across its entire life cycle - f...