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
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Cummins's score of 50 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cummins's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cummins reported total carbon emissions of approximately 706,138,000 kg CO2e, comprising 294,863,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 411,275,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, Cummins targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by the same year. Looking towards the long term, Cummins has committed to achieving carbon neutrality across all scopes by 2050. This commitment aligns with their participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which endorses their targets as consistent with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Cummins is actively working to reduce its carbon footprint while maintaining its operational efficiency, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 351,245,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 705,934,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Cummins is committed to some 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.
