Cummins Sustainability Profile
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 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 scopes by 2050. Overall, Cummins's climate commitments reflect a robust approach to sustainability, aligning with industry standards and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure that their targets are consistent with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Cummins's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
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.
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Cummins's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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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