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Cummins Inc
Cummins's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Cummins completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Cummins has also provided a category-level breakdown for 14 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Cummins's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofCummins amounted to878,024metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cumminsdecreased by 1.81%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Cummins's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cummins's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cummins were 347,439 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Cummins reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Cummins's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.51%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Cummins's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.21%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Cummins's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Cummins reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 435,768 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 530,585 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Cummins reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Cummins's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 16.66%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Cummins's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Cummins's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Cummins use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Cummins reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Cummins's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Cummins's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Cummins reported 1,076,564,300 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Cummins includes a breakdown across 14of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 1 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Cummins's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cummins's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Cummins reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,076,564,300 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 0.84%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.16%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Cummins reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Cummins's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 15.52%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cummins's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Cummins's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Cummins disclose?
In 2024, Cummins reported emissions for 14 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Cummins's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Cummins's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,067,300,000 tCOâ‚‚e(99.14%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,341,000 tCOâ‚‚e(0.5%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 1,332,000 tCOâ‚‚e(0.12%)
Cummins's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Cummins’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Cummins reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 347,439 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 34,102 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.19 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Cummins's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Cummins's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Cummins reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.19 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.82, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Cummins rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Cummins ranked 19 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Cummins is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Cummins's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Cummins reported a total carbon footprint of 1,077,442,324 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.74% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Cummins's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.92% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.05%.a