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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Cat's score of 34 is higher than 98% 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 carbon 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 also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, primarily from the use of sold products, amounting to about 759,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Caterpillar's emissions have shown a general trend of reduction over the years. For instance, in 2016, the total emissions from Scope 1 and 2 were approximately 2,128,000,000 kg CO2e, which decreased to 1,440,000,000 kg CO2e by 2023. This represents a notable reduction in emissions intensity, reflecting the company's efforts to improve operational efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint. Despite these reductions, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. This absence of formal targets suggests that while Caterpillar is actively working to reduce emissions, it has not yet committed to specific, measurable goals for future reductions. Overall, Caterpillar's emissions data highlights its ongoing efforts to address climate change, although the lack of formal reduction targets may indicate room for further commitment in its sustainability strategy.
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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.
