Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Sourcing Renewables  -  July 11, 2024

Cummins Lowers Emissions by 31%

Cummins Inc. announced the power solutions company achieved progress in its efforts to lower GHG emissions from its facilities and operations, reaching a 31% reduction of its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in 2023. 

The key projects that contributed to the company's progress include completing 24 onsite solar projects that increase use of renewable energy and reduce over 14,486 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) annually and implementing 89 facility energy efficiency projects that will save over 5,433 metrics tons of CO2 annually. 

Details were published in its latest annual Sustainability Progress Report.

“This report clearly illustrates how our business and environmental strategies are intentionally and intricately aligned – how we are innovating for our customers to power their success, positively impacting our communities and protecting the planet for future generations,” said Cummins Chair and CEO Jennifer Rumsey in a statement. “Our customer-driven, multi-solution approach with Destination Zero is reflective of our commitment to sustainability and helping our customers navigate the energy transition while growing our business. It is rooted in the understanding that a variety of technologies are required to achieve industry-wide decarbonization across the diverse applications we power.”

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