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
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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 2023 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
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From the Cummins Water Works (CWW) initiative, a project together with Micorriza Association, who work to preserve the natural heritage in Spain, is underway to recover water linked ecosystems in the Molina-Alto Tajo UNESCO Geopark, located close to Cummins’ new Accelera electrolyzer plant. This park plays an important role in the Molina-Alto Tajo region; its territory comprises 4,300 Km², enco
Addressing water security is one of Cummins Inc.’s global strategic programs that continues to gain momentum as it impacts communities around the world. Cummins is pleased to announce, through Cummins Water Works (CWW) and its latest alliance with the China Women’s Development Foundation (CWDF), an extensive project plan is underway to improve water security across five regions in China. “Cummi
On Feb. 6, an alliance of some of the country’s biggest names in vehicle and engine manufacturing and supply, the Heavy-duty Leadership Group, released a joint “Statement of Principles” calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize a rule by March 31st to implement new greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The Heavy-duty Leadership Group companies, which i
What greater way to cap off our year of events & resources on disability awareness than to talk about International Day of Persons with Disabilities Day on December 3rd. This observance was established by a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly in 1992. Their goal in creating this resolution was to “promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in al
The ranking is based on 180 factors around the environment and climate change, employee relations, governance, human rights, stakeholders and society, and overall ESG Performance. “Achieving the transformational targets in the Paris Agreement and U.N. Sustainable Development Goals in this decisive decade requires all companies to truly embed ESG issues into the core of their business,” said Dav
The best fuel injectors enable an engine to generate maximum power while minimizing fuel consumption and reducing pollution. Fuel injectors with the latest technology help reduce carbon and greenhouse gas emissions by delivering accurate fueling with optimized air mixing. This article outlines what a fuel injector is and how it works in diesel, natural gas, and hydrogen engines as well as in hydro
Cummins’ global strategic program to address water security is continuing to impact communities around the world. Through two new grants with The Nature Conservancy and WaterAid, the Cummins Water Works program will expand work to improve water quality in the Mississippi River and implement water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH) improvements at several schools and communities in Nigeria. &nbs