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Cummins

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Cummins's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

62

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

Cummins's score of 62 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cummins's reported carbon emissions

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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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cummins'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 Cummins is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cummins 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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