Cummins believes its impact socially, both inside and outside the company, creates stronger communities and a more dynamic workplace. Our diversity is a business advantage and we strive to inspire employees to reach their full potential.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion power innovation and success among our employees, help us gain competitive advantage, and guide our actions and contributions to communities around the world. Our company, teams and society thrive when everyone is included and respected, and we are unwavering in our commitment to create stronger environments where everyone belongs.
Social Responsibility by the Numbers
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Social Responsibility
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Forbes names Cummins top 5 employer for women
Cummins’ commitment to gender diversity was recognized in 2023 by Forbes’ magazine, which ranked the company No. 4 on its list of America’s Best Employers for Women 2023. The ranking is based on an independent survey of more than 60,000 U.S. employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people in the United States. The sample included more than 40,000 women. Cummins believes in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion to help create innovative solutions to customers biggest challenges.
Advocating for racial equity
Cummins initiative expands effort to address racial inequities
Cummins has a long history of fighting for social justice. Launched in 2020, CARE: Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity furthers the company’s goal to power a more prosperous world. The strategic community program focuses on racial ) in the U.S. through a growing number of initiatives and programs. The commitment works to dismantle systemic racism in three focus areas: social justice reform, economic empowerment and criminal justice reform.
Addressing the global water crisis
Cummins initiative strengthens communities by creating sustainable water supplies
More than 500,000 people have benefited from Cummins Water Works’ efforts to create more sustainable sources of water around the world to help address the global water crisis. Launched in 2021, this strategic community initiative partners with leading water experts to invest and engage in sustainable, large-scale, high-impact water projects. For example, a partnership with The Nature Conservancy is working to restore a three-mile oyster reef in Louisiana to naturally filter water in the Gulf region. The company’s $13 million effort is funding projects in 11 countries.
Human Capital Management
Creating dynamic workplaces
Cummins is committed to creating the kind of workplaces that foster innovation. Learn about the company’s four focus areas and how they support Cummins’ goal to inspire and encourage employees to reach their full potential in our 2023 Human Capital Management Report. The report also includes key metrics on the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and Cummins’ initiatives to enhance workplace flexibility.
Cummins in Action
Gender equality
Cummins Powers Women works to increase equality around the world
Cummins Powers Women is the company’s strategic community program addressing women’s equality. Since this 2019 video, the program has grown into a more than $20 million commitment with 10 global partners working in 18 countries. The video shows the program’s impact in India.
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
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
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
Everyone needs breaks in their workday, even when it’s technically a work night. Working the third shift on a Cummins Inc. engine manufacturing line presents a few hurdles to quality break time. There’s no opportunity to step outdoors for a dose of sunshine, and it can be hard to contribute outside of work to charitable causes. At the Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP), Marilyn Hoyt doesn’t let these
April is recognized as National Minority Health Month (U.S.), an initiative created to advance health equity across the country on behalf of all racial and ethnic minorities. Historically, maternal mortality has been disproportionately high for Black women, with most causes being preventable. In conjunction with maternal mental health issues, the disparities are heightened. In building awarenes