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
How does Cat'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Cat's score of 29 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cat's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Caterpillar Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,440,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 690,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 750,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set a science-based target to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions from operations by 30% from 2018 levels by the year 2030, specifically targeting both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Over the years, Caterpillar's emissions have shown fluctuations, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at 940,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018 and Scope 2 emissions reaching a high of 1,310,000,000 kg CO2e in 2016. The company has also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, particularly from the use of sold products, which amounted to approximately 759,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Caterpillar's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint aligns with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a proactive approach to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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| 2006 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 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 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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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 not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
