At Cummins, the company’s business and environmental strategies are aligned to capture the growth opportunity decarbonization presents. We want to lead on climate action, reduce our impact on the planet and assist our customers and communities in the energy transition.
Environmental Stewardship — by the Numbers
0 % reduction in 2022 lifetime greenhouse gas emissions from newly sold products compared to 2021
0 M cumulative reduction in metric tons of CO2 in 2022 compared to a 2014 baseline by partnering with customers on emission reduction projects
0 K metric tons of CO2e reduced in 2022 through Cummins’ support for an Indiana windfarm, the carbon equivalent sequestered by 143,000 acres of forest in a year
0 % water consumption reduction achieved in 2022 compared to Cummins’ 2018 baseline
Partnering for progress on climate change
A key acquisition for the future
Cummins’ 2022 acquisition of Meritor, a leading global supplier of electric powertrain solutions, positions the company to be a leader in electric power applications as demand for decarbonized solutions accelerate. ePowertrains are expected to be a critical integration point within hybrid and electric drivetrains.
Plant readies for production of fuel agnostic engine to cut carbon
Cummins’ Rocky Mount Engine Plant (RMEP) in North Carolina is continuing its long history of innovation in internal combustion engine technology and manufacturing by preparing to build the company’s industry-first fuel-agnostic engines. In 2022, Cummins unveiled this powertrain solution, which can be optimized for different low-carbon fuel types using a high degree of parts commonality to help reduce carbon emissions. The engine aligns with Destination Zero, the company’s strategy to reduce carbon and other emissions.
Cummins zeroes in on sustainability at IAA show in Germany
Cummins Chair and CEO Jennifer Rumsey reaffirmed the company’s commitment to leading on climate action at one of the world’s biggest industry gatherings on the future of transportation. “We have to act now,” Rumsey told the media and others gathered at the event, promoting the company’s “dual path” approach.” It calls for making meaningful reductions in carbon and other emissions through advanced internal combustion technologies widely accepted by the market today, while continuing to invest in and advance zero emission technologies ahead of widespread market adoption.
Cummins expands U.S. production of low- and no-carbon technologies
U.S. President Joe Biden was the first of a number of distinguished guests to visit Cummins’ Fridley, Minn., facility in 2023, as electrolyzer production started at the plant. Expanding the supply of green hydrogen, which is produced using electrolyzers to separate hydrogen from water, is considered essential for hard-to-decarbonize applications such as long haul trucking. The expansion is Cummins’ first production site for electrolyzers in the U.S. and one of several expansions implemented by Accelera by Cummins over the past year.
Cummins named to S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index again
Cummins was named to the prestigious S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for a second consecutive year, scoring in the 98th percentile in the 2022 review. Cummins joined 34 other companies from 19 different countries receiving the honor Dec. 9 in the capital goods sector. The company was also named to the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for a 16th consecutive year.
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