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
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.
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, Cat reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,440,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 690,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 750,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set a science-based target to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% from 2018 levels by the year 2030. This commitment reflects Cat's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in line with industry standards. Over the years, Cat has demonstrated a consistent effort to lower emissions, with a notable decrease in emissions intensity from 0.072 kg CO2e per USD revenue in 2006 to 0.021 kg CO2e per USD revenue in 2023. This reduction highlights the company's ongoing initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. Cat's emissions profile also includes significant Scope 3 emissions, particularly from the use of sold products, which reached approximately 759,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This underscores the importance of addressing emissions throughout the entire value chain as part of their climate commitments.
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Get Started| 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.
