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Cat

Caterpillar Inc., commonly known as Cat, is a leading manufacturer in the heavy equipment industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1925, the company has grown to become a global powerhouse, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Cat is renowned for its innovative construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines, all designed to enhance productivity and efficiency. With a commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, Cat has introduced unique products such as the Cat Command remote control system, setting industry standards. The company consistently ranks among the top in its sector, recognised for its robust market position and notable achievements, including a strong focus on customer service and support. Caterpillar's dedication to quality and innovation continues to drive its success in the competitive landscape of heavy machinery.

DitchCarbon Score

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47

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

16

Industry Benchmark

Cat's score of 47 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cat's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Cat reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,370,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 680,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 (direct emissions) and 690,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based emissions). This marks a significant reduction in emissions intensity, with a 44% decrease from the 2018 baseline for Scope 1 and a 39% reduction for Scope 2 emissions by 2024. Cat has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, they have achieved a 28% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 39% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from their 2018 levels as of 2024. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the use of sold products. However, their ongoing initiatives reflect a strong commitment to reducing their overall carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.

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Scope 2
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000,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cat's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Cat is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Cat is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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