Critical times require critical oversight. The Cummins Board of Directors continues to provide the corporate guidance required to meet global challenges.
Governance — By the Numbers
Leadership transition
Rumsey becomes Cummins Chair and CEO
Cummins in 2023 completed the transition from former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tom Linebarger to Chair and CEO Jennifer Rumsey. Linebarger retired Aug. 1, the same date Rumsey started as Chair and CEO, Cummins’ first female Chief Executive Officer. Linebarger’s remarkable 30-year career at Cummins included guiding the company through a global pandemic and the development of strategies for environmental sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas during 10 years as CEO.
Ethical behavior
Cummins' commitment to ethical behavior
Cummins’ sustainability is built on a foundation of ethical behavior going back to its founding more than 100 years ago. The company’s governance principles today are consistent with that tradition and Cummins’ vision, mission and values. The company has long been recognized as a leader in business ethics.
Board of Directors
Cummins' board offers key oversight on ESG
Cummins’ Board of Directors provides independent oversight on a host of issues, including environmental, social and governance excellence. The 2024 Proxy is the definitive source of information on the board. The board’s website also promotes transparency by making its governance documents available on its website.
Policy support
Taking a stand
Part of building a more prosperous world is taking a stand on issues that affect the company and the communities where we do business and our employees live and work. Cummins has taken stands on issues ranging from climate change to LGBTQ+ rights.
Cummins in Action
Leadership
No one has been more influential on Cummins corporate culture, especially regarding ethics and accountability, than our former Chairman, J. Irwin Miller (1909-2004). Meet the man who continues to inspire all we do.
On December 3, the world comes together to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). This year’s theme fittingly calls on us to amplify the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future and is a powerful reminder of the importance of inclusivity, accessibility and valuing difference. Mark Smith, Chief Financial Officer, says, “While we fo
December 03, 2024
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) play an important role in communities around the world. WASH is one of the pillars of the Cummins Water Works program, which seeks to strengthen communities through sustainable water. Worldwide, 4.2 billion people live without "safely managed sanitation" and around 673 million people practice open defecation [1]. In observance of World Toilet
November 19, 2024
Single-use plastics, like bags, bottles, and packaging, are a common part of our daily lives. Unfortunately, their convenience comes with serious harm to the environment. Cummins is committed to doing its part to tackle plastic pollution. Cummins defines single-use plastics as petroleum or nonbiodegradable plastics designed to be used one time before they are thrown away or recycled, exclud
November 25, 2024
Observed annually on October 11, International Day of the Girl acknowledges the fundamental human right of every girl to succeed. It is not only a day to raise awareness of the gender inequalities and challenges faced by girls, but also a day of celebration – of girls’ rights, their achievements, and a future where they can thrive without the limitations of today. Cummins Inc. recognized the da
November 08, 2024
Cummins Water Works has forged a new partnership with Americares to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in five schools in Barranquilla, Colombia. Access to clean water is helping to reduce the incidence of water-related diseases, leading to a healthier population. Implementing WASH improvements at schools also has educational benefits, particularly for women and girls, who f
August 08, 2024
Cummins Inc. has a long history of setting ambitious sustainability goals and leading our industry in those efforts. We have worked diligently to align business and sustainability strategies to achieve the company’s mission of making people’s lives better by powering a more prosperous world. Our work impacts our customers, the communities we serve and the planet. It’s our ongoing mission to find n
July 18, 2024