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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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76

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Cummins's score of 76 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cummins's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Cummins reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 706,138,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 295,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 411,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This commitment is part of their broader PLANET 2050 strategy, which aspires to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Cummins is also focused on reducing Scope 3 emissions, specifically targeting a 25% reduction in absolute lifetime greenhouse gas emissions from newly sold products by 2030. The company’s initiatives reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action, aligning with industry standards for greenhouse gas reduction and climate responsibility.

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Scope 1
788,000,000
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000,000
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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 low 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. This request for Cummins is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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

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