"Corporate Responsibility"

In recognition of the indisputable role that education plays in advancing global peace, sustainability and unity, since 2019, the United Nations has recognized January 24 as the International Day of Education. The day is a call to action for governments, corporations, communities and individuals to help address some of the world’s most intractable problems by supporting high-quality educational ex

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

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

We are living in transformational times. All will be affected. It is a business and moral imperative that companies ensure a just transition for all, particularly in the communities where we work and live. Effective corporate responsibility in times of change requires a flexible community engagement model, one that can both organize a company’s resources at scale and adapt to regional differenc

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

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has published its latest annual Sustainability Progress Report, announcing key advancements in the company’s efforts to fulfill its mission of making people’s lives better by powering a more prosperous world. “This report clearly illustrates how our business and environmental strategies are intentionally and intricately aligned – how we are innovating for our customers

Established in 1911 and observed annually on March 8, International Women’s Day honors the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This day serves as a call to action to celebrate, amplify and contribute to the advancement of women’s equality, everywhere. Cummins Powers Women, an organizational commitment to gender equality, partners with nine global nonprofits and count

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

Cummins Inc. employee volunteers recently welcomed students at the Shoreview, Minn. (U.S.) facility for an exciting week of learning. Through the Cummins Foundation, a grant was provided to Project Scientist, a national non-profit that helps girls ages 4-18 learn about careers in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). Project Scientist used the grant to orchestrate a Summer STEAM

Fighting hunger and ensuring food access is a major challenge in many communities throughout the United States. According to Feeding America, 1 in 8 Americans face food insecurity and 13 million are children. The United States Food and Drug Administration states that nearly 20% of Black Americans live in food deserts, areas where people have very limited access to healthy, affordable foods. Cummin

July 2023 marks the second anniversary of Cummins Water Works (CWW) and the many initiatives it has supported all over the globe! The $13 million program was created to strengthen communities and address the global water crisis through improved water quality and accessibility. CWW was also established to produce net water benefits that exceed Cummins Inc’s annual water use in all Cummins regions b