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Caterpillar Inc., universally known as Cat, stands as a global leader in the manufacturing of heavy equipment, with its headquarters proudly located in the United States. Established in 1925, the company has consistently pioneered advancements within the machinery and equipment industry, serving critical sectors across the globe for nearly a century.
Cat specialises in the design, engineering, and production of world-renowned construction and mining equipment, alongside powerful diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and locomotives. Celebrated for their exceptional durability, cutting-edge technology, and unwavering reliability, these core products underpin major infrastructure projects and resource extraction worldwide. Caterpillar maintains a dominant market position, driving innovation and efficiency across diverse operational regions.
+22 vs industry average
Cat’s score of 49 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Machinery and Equipment has above-average carbon intensity
The Machinery and Equipment industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cat's climate commitments and emissions data highlight efforts towards decarbonisation. In 2025, Cat reported Scope 1 emissions of 740,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 640,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products totalling 738,000,000,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, Scope 1 emissions were 680,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were 690,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 use of sold products emissions were 680,000,000,000 kg CO2e.
Cat aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company has set a science-based target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by 30% from a 2018 baseline to 2030. Progress towards these targets includes a 28% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 39% reduction in Scope 2 (market-based) emissions as of 2024, both from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, Cat achieved a 44% reduction in its overall GHG emissions intensity as of 2024, also from a 2018 baseline. Historically, Cat had a near-term target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 50% for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 from 2006 to 2020.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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