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.
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Cummins's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Cummins Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 706,138,000 kg CO2e, comprising 295,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 411,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 50% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its facilities and operations by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Cummins is also committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions, specifically targeting a 25% reduction in absolute lifetime greenhouse gas emissions from newly sold products by 2030, again from a 2018 baseline. These initiatives are part of their broader PLANET 2050 strategy, which aspires to achieve carbon neutrality across all operations and products by 2050. The company's climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated their near-term targets as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Cummins' sustainability efforts are documented in various reports, including their 2023-2024 Sustainability Progress Report.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000,000 | - |
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