- Slower than anticipated adoption of new zero-emissions technologies.
- Increased GHG emissions in 2023 due to increased engine volumes and acquisitions.
- Increase in safety incidents (Incidence Rate and Severity Case Rate).
Cummins Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-2024 reporting, Cummins Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 706.1K thousand metric tons of CO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 294.9K thousand metric tons of CO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 411.3K thousand metric tons of CO2e/year (2023). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
706.1K thousand metric tons of CO2e/year (2023)
2023-2024
Water Usage
973 million gallons/year (2023)
2023-2024
Waste
293 thousand metric tons/year (2023)
2023-2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 294.9K thousand metric tons of CO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 411.3K thousand metric tons of CO2e/year (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 706.1K thousand metric tons of CO2e/year (2023) |
| 2022-2023 | 737.0K tCO2e/year (2022 including acquisitions) |
| 2021 | 612 thousand metric tons CO2e |
| 2020 | 699.1K tCO2e/year (direct+indirect) |
| 2018 | 808 thousand metric tons CO2e |
| 2017 | 845.5K metric tons CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 31% from 2018 baseline.
- Reduced absolute water use in facilities and operations by 14.7% compared to 2018 baseline.
- 91% of waste recycled, composted or recovered.
- Completed 24 onsite solar projects, reducing over 14,486 metric tons of CO2e annually.
- Cummins Water Works generated approximately 6.9 billion gallons in annual water benefits, surpassing the company's global water consumption.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute GHG emissions from facilities and operations by 50% by 2030.
- Reduce Scope 3 absolute lifetime GHG emissions from newly sold products by 25% by 2030.
- Reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds from paint and coating operations by 50% by 2030.
- Generate 25% less waste in facilities and operations as a percent of revenue by 2030.
- Reduce absolute water consumption in facilities and operations by 30% by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Produce net water benefits that exceed Cummins’ annual water use in all Cummins regions by 2030.
- Help at least one million learners and workers prepare for education and career success by 2030 (Cummins READY).
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutrality in operations and products in use by 2050.
- Net positive impact in every community where Cummins operates by 2050.
- Design out waste in products and processes by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change MitigationCommunity Engagement (Education, Equity, Environment)Diversity, Equity & InclusionHealth and SafetySupply Chain SustainabilityEthics and Compliance