ABM Raises the Bar in Sustainable Cleaning with Industry-First ISSA Green Certification

ABM, a leading manufacturer of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions, has become the first firm to achieve ISSA’s highest-level CIMS Green Building and Sustainability Certification with Honors, thus, marking a significant milestone in the commercial cleaning and facility management industry. The achievement reflects the firm’s commitment to environmentally responsible cleaning practices, operational excellence, along with sustainable building maintenance solutions.

The certification thus, strengthens ABM’s position in the rapidly evolving green cleaning services market, where businesses as well as institutions are increasingly prioritizing eco-friendly operations, healthier indoor environments, and ESG-aimed facility strategies. The development also highlights growing need for advanced cleaning standards aligned with sustainability and green building initiatives across healthcare, education, commercial, and government sectors.

According to Precedence Research, the global cleaning services market size was estimated at USD 74.80 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 79.66 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 140.41 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 6.50% from 2026 to 2035. The cleaning services market is driven by the rapid increase in dual-income households.  is a primary driver for the residential cleaning services market. As more families prioritize work-life balance and face time constraints, they are increasingly outsourcing, with households outsourcing cleaning to professional services.

The certification demonstrates ABM’s aim on integrating sustainable practices into large-scale facility operations, which includes waste reduction, responsible chemical usage, energy-efficient processes, and improved indoor air quality management. The recognition is expected to improve the firm’s competitiveness in securing environmentally driven commercial contracts and collaborations. Industry experts believe the achievement could influence other cleaning service providers to speed up investments in green certifications and sustainable operational models.

The move further reflects broader trends shaping the cleaning services market, which includes stricter environmental compliance requirements, increasing adoption of green cleaning products, and even rising customer preference for sustainable facility solutions. As organizations continue emphasizing sustainability goals along with workplace wellness, certifications like ISSA’s CIMS framework are emerging as important differentiators within the global cleaning and also janitorial services industry.