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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In 2024, Cummins Inc. 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. This commitment applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Cummins is also focused on its Scope 3 emissions, aiming to reduce absolute lifetime greenhouse gas emissions from newly sold products by 25% by 2030, again from a 2018 baseline. The company’s long-term strategy, known as PLANET 2050, aspires to achieve carbon neutrality across all operations and products by 2050. The emissions data and reduction targets are part of Cummins' broader sustainability initiatives, which are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change. The targets are designed to meet the requirements necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Cummins' proactive approach to environmental responsibility.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 | 668,819,000 | 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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