Sustainability
Making people’s lives better by powering a more prosperous world requires a healthier planet, vibrant communities and engaged citizens. This work is our mission in action — what we’ve always done and will continue to do.
586
energy, water and waste reduction projects in our facilities, saving more than 29,951 MT CO2e, 38 million gallons of water and 11 million pounds of waste annually
79%
of eligible employees (61,000+) volunteered in their communities, contributing 343,000 hours
42.8
percentage of women on Cummins leadership team
Governance
Cummins has long believed that good corporate governance is critical to ensuring that the company is managed for the long-term benefit of its stakeholders. This includes adhering to ethical practices, advocating for impactful policies, and investing in its business growth strategy and people.
Social
We believe in a people-first culture powered by diversity, equity and inclusion
Environment
Cummins has a long history of working to reduce its environmental impact and has accelerated its efforts and set public-facing goals to drive progress.
Understanding ESG
Our ESG commitment is rooted in aiming for excellence in environmental, social, and governance practices. Recognizing the importance of social and environmental issues, we strive to improve relationships with stakeholders and the planet.
Sustainability Report
2023-2024 Sustainability Progress Report
Now in it’s 20th year, we invite you to explore the 2023-24 Sustainability Progress Report. Throughout, you will see how:
Our business and environmental strategies are intentionally and intricately aligned. Second, our acknowledgment of the weighty responsibility and opportunity we have to guide our industry into the next era of smarter, cleaner power. Third, in addition to our products in use, we are working to address climate change across all aspects of the company.
Fourth, the health of our communities impacts the health of our people and business. Fifth, our company is at its best when we serve within a world and workplace where everyone is safe, included, involved and connected to our purpose and one another. Finally, that we are resolute about addressing areas of opportunity and committed to continuous improvement.
WHERE WE'VE BEEN. WHERE WE'RE GOING.
Cummins has been committed to sustainability for a long time. See sustainability reports back to 2003 as well as key ESG/sustainability policies, and reports to various sustainability platforms. It’s all in our Sustainability Document Library.
20 years of reporting on sustainability
Dynamic Workplaces
Cummins is committed to creating workplaces that foster innovation. Read about our focus areas and learn how they support employees.
Our report includes key metrics on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and Cummins’ initiatives to enhance workplace flexibility.
Cummins sustainability in the news
We make every news accessible with articles and information for you.
Why is Carbon Accounting Important?
The ability to make change starts with measuring the current state. As Peter Drucker famously said: you can’t manage what you can’t measure. Data centers are the backbone of our modern society, and with the rapid rise of AI, they are poised to enable drastic change. As AI revolutionizes industries and digital infrastructure scales at record speed, the carbon footprint of data centers is under g
In Conversation… With Ann-Kristin de Verdier and Jonathan Wood
Ann-Kristin de Verdier, Executive Managing Director of Distribution Europe, talks to Jonathan Wood, Vice President and Chief Technical Officer (CTO) about how Cummins, a global power technology leader, focuses on delivering the right technology portfolio for its customers for both now and into a future filled with possibilities. Cummins is at the forefront of the drive to decarbonise. It’s a ma
Collaboration key for converting shops for alt fuel truck service
As more truck engines using alternative fuel enter the market, including the Cummins X15N, more repair shops are weighing their options for providing indoor service in a properly outfitted facility. There is good news for technicians who often work outdoors to be code compliant for gaseous truck service. Getting techs indoors means deciding between converting an entire garage to