Making people’s lives better by powering a more prosperous world requires a healthier planet, vibrant communities and engaged citizens. This work is our mission in action — what we’ve always done and will continue to do.
Sustainability — by the Numbers
What is ESG?
Cummins’ ESG performance starts with an expectation for excellence in all environmental, social and corporate governance matters. Cummins is fully aware of the crucial social and environmental factors that present opportunities for better relationships with people and planet, both internally and in the communities the company serves. We aim to be conscientious corporate citizens, committed to serving all of our stakeholders.
Sustainability Report
Now in it’s 20th year, we invite you to explore the 2023-24 Sustainability Progress Report. Throughout, you will see how:
- Our business and environmental strategies are intentionally and intricately aligned.
- Second, our acknowledgment of the weighty responsibility and opportunity we have to guide our industry into the next era of smarter, cleaner power.
- Third, in addition to our products in use, we are working to address climate change across all aspects of the company.
- Fourth, the health of our communities impacts the health of our people and business.
- Fifth, our company is at its best when we serve within a world and workplace where everyone is safe, included, involved and connected to our purpose and one another.
- Finally, that we are resolute about addressing areas of opportunity and committed to continuous improvement.
Where we've been. Where we're going.
Cummins has been committed to sustainability for a long time. See sustainability reports back to 2003 as well as key ESG/sustainability policies, and reports to various sustainability platforms. It’s all in our Sustainability Document Library.
Human Capital Management
Cummins is committed to creating the kind of workplaces that foster innovation. Learn about the company’s four focus areas and how they support Cummins’ goal to inspire and encourage employees to reach their full potential in our 2024 Human Capital Management Report. The report also includes key metrics on the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and Cummins’ initiatives to enhance workplace flexibility.
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