Cummins Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of engines and power generation products, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1919, Cummins has established itself as a key player in the automotive and industrial sectors, with major operational regions spanning North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative diesel and natural gas engines, as well as its advanced power generation systems, which are distinguished by their reliability and efficiency. Cummins has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in clean energy technologies and a commitment to sustainability. With a strong market position, Cummins is recognised for its engineering excellence and has received numerous accolades for its contributions to the industry, making it a trusted name in power solutions worldwide.
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In 2024, Cummins reported total carbon emissions of approximately 706,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 295,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 411,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions significantly. The company has set ambitious targets to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, with a near-term goal of reducing absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its facilities and operations by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, Cummins aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 25% by 2030. Cummins has been proactive in its climate commitments, aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that its goals are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company is focused on enhancing its sustainability practices across all scopes of emissions, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to tackling climate change.
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2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 788,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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