Environmental Sustainability
Cummins’ business and environmental strategies are intentionally and intricately aligned through Destination Zero, our commitment to sustainability and helping our customers navigate the energy transition while growing our business. We are guided by our mission in action; making people’s lives better by powering a more prosperous world requires a healthier planet, vibrant communities and engaged citizens.
Destination Zero
2030 goals
- Reduce absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from facilities and operations by 50%
- Reduce Scope 3 absolute lifetime GHG emissions from newly sold products by 25%
- Reduce upstream Scope 3 GHG emissions by engaging with key suppliers while continuing to deliver on customers’ commitments
2050 targets
- Achieving net-zero emissions across Cummins’ facilities and operations
- Delivering low-carbon and zero-emissions technologies across all markets the company serves to power customer success while aligning with market needs
2030 goals
- Achieve zero waste growth and minimize single-use plastics in our facilities and operations
- Create lifecycle plans for new products capable of 90% material circularity
- Reduce volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions from paint and coating operations by 50%
2050 targets
- Design out waste in products and processes
- Use materials again for next life
2030 goals
- Reduce VOC emissions from paint and coating operations by 50%
- Reduce absolute water consumption in facilities and operations by 30%
- Produce net water benefits that exceed Cummins’ annual water use in all Cummins regions
2050 targets
- Net positive impact in locations that account for 80% of total water consumption
- Near-zero pollution across Cummins’ facilities and operations
- Reuse water and return clean to the community
Cummins Inc. has a long history of setting ambitious sustainability goals and leading our industry in those efforts.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from a variety of products and processes, including paint and coating operations.
Single-use plastics, like bags, bottles, and packaging, are a common part of our daily lives.
The ability to make change starts with measuring the current state.
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Sustainability is not new to Cummins Inc.
At a press event on October 29, 2024, Cummins Inc.
Just like a person needs a well-equipped desk to work, the trucking industry needs robust infrastructure to operate efficiently.
Partnering for progress on climate change
Accelera™ by Cummins, Daimler Truck, and PACCAR are launching a joint venture to produce lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries for electric commercial vehicles in the U.S. With a $2-3 billion investment, the venture aims to lower costs, improve safety, and reduce reliance on rare materials. This partnership will create U.S. jobs and support the transition to zero-emissions transportation, aligning with the Paris Climate Agreement.
Cummins’ Water Works program is addressing the global sanitation crisis by partnering with nonprofits to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in underserved communities. The company is collaborating with organizations like Water.org, Americares, and WaterAid to provide clean water and sanitation in India, Brazil, Colombia, Nigeria, and Zambia, impacting over 1.4 million lives.
Cummins supported Rio Tinto's announcement on October 29, 2024, that its Kennecott mine would fully transition its heavy machinery to renewable diesel, marking a significant step in reducing carbon emissions. After a successful seven-month trial using Cummins QSK78 engines and renewable diesel, Rio Tinto has committed to using this clean fuel across its entire fleet.