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.
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Cummins's score of 68 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Cummins reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 706,138,000 kg CO2e, which includes both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050, with a near-term target to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its facilities and operations by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions. For Scope 1 emissions, Cummins has committed to a 50% reduction by 2030, while for Scope 3 emissions, specifically from the use of sold products, the target is a 25% reduction by the same year. The company’s efforts align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated these targets as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Cummins is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility in the heavy machinery and power generation sector.
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2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 788,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 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 participating in some of the initiatives that 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.