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 72 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Cummins reported total greenhouse gas 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 targets to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions from facilities and operations by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, Cummins aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 25% by 2030. Cummins is committed to achieving carbon neutrality across all operations and products by 2050, as part of its PLANET 2050 environmental sustainability strategy. This long-term goal is supported by a series of near-term targets, including a commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030. The company is actively tracking its progress against these targets and reports on its initiatives through various sustainability reports. Overall, Cummins's climate commitments reflect a strong dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 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 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000,000 | - |
Cummins's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 7% last year and increased by approximately 17% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 99% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Cummins has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.


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