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Cummins

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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

How does Cummins'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.

50

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

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.

99%

Cummins's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Cummins reported total carbon emissions of approximately 706,138,000 kg CO2e, which includes both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, Cummins aims to cut its Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 25% by the same year. Cummins is also working towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. This long-term commitment reflects the company's dedication to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The company is actively engaged in initiatives to enhance energy efficiency and reduce its overall carbon footprint, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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2018201920202021202220232024
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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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cummins's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Cummins is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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