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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

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. 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

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

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

Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced the selection of its proposal to jointly develop a Methanol Kit for its QSK60 engine as part of the Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure (ZEVI) competition, funded by the UK Government and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK. To be chosen as one of the top 10 projects, Cummins delivered a proposal to collaborate with a major UK port and operators

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