CARE
Our Goal - Creating equitable and inclusive communities
Why CARE?
Recent years have underscored the opportunity we have to make significant strides in embracing and fostering diversity. Cummins proudly upholds a legacy of advocating for equity and inclusion, a commitment that is deeply woven into the fabric of our culture and values, tracing back to our active role in the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. Today, we continue this journey with enthusiasm and dedication, guided by our CARE commitment.
"I am proud of Cummins' progress to create equitable communities. We have used our entire balance sheet, resources, and volunteers to have an impact across our three areas of focus: criminal justice reform, social justice reform, and economic empowerment. This work shows that change is made possible through decisive and intentional action, and Cummins will continue to be a part of that change."
- Tonya Sisco, Executive Director - CR, Global Equity Programs
Our Investment and Impact
Since 2020, our continued investment in making an impact has driven tangible change in the communities we serve. The progress is evident in both the data and lives impacted by our CARE commitment. We're proud to report the following achievements:
0 Black-owned enterprises positively impacted
0 law and policy changes
0 advocacy efforts
0 M dollars invested across three focus areas
Our Communities
Our Approach and 3 Areas of Focus
Born from Cummins leadership introspection and dialogue during the transformational period of 2020, this initiative is our response to the systemic inequities revealed through conversations with our employees and community members. These discussions revealed the deep, personal ways in which systemic issues affect our colleagues and neighbors. With these insights, we understood that it was not solely the actions of individuals but the pervasive nature of these structures that needed to be addressed. Embracing our collective talents, resources, creativity, and determination, we are committed to dismantling these barriers.
Our comprehensive approach includes realizing criminal justice reform, creating economic empowerment by building wealth and income, and driving social justice reform to amplify community voices and priorities, understand the challenges, and address systemic inequities in key areas.
CARE in Action
Care in Action
Cummins Intend Indiana Partnership
The Cummins Intend Indiana Partnership has empowered residents of the Martindale-Brightwood area to secure an affordable mortgage and gain significant homeowner equity, thereby addressing the historical wealth gap experienced by Black people.
CARE in Action
Fresh For You Market on Wheels
To combat the impact of food deserts in both individual and neighborhood health, $800,000 in grant funding was donated to develop and launch mobile grocery markets in 5 CARE cities:
- Nashville, TN
- Charleston, SC
- Indianapolis, IN
- Minneapolis, MN
- Jamestown, NY
CARE in Action
Reinventure Capital
We’re investing in the growth, development, and sustainability of Black-owned enterprises, while enhancing supplier development and engagement.
CARE in Action
Since its launch, Cummins has made great strides in its commitment to continue driving impacts against racial inequity and create inclusive communities for the Black community and is now expanding to include the Latino community.
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