Cummins' Progress in Reducing Emissions From Facilities and Operations
Cummins Inc. (CMI) has made significant progress in reducing emissions from its facilities and operations, achieving a 31% absolute total GHG reduction in 2023 compared to the 2018 baseline. This reduction is equivalent to eliminating 313,000 metric tons of CO2e. The company invested $18.8 million across 267 greenhouse gas reduction projects in 2023, estimated to save over 29,951 metric tons of CO2e annually. Notable improvements include equipment upgrades at the Charleston Turbo Plant, and efficiency enhancements at the Columbus Engine Plant, such as installing variable frequency drives and switching to hydraulic doors. Cummins also completed 24 onsite solar projects, reducing approximately 14,486 metric tons of CO2e annually. These efforts align with Cummins' PLANET 2050 environmental sustainability strategy, which aims to reduce absolute GHG emissions from facilities and operations by 50% by 2030.
Cummins Inc. (CMI) ha fatto significativi progressi nella riduzione delle emissioni dalle sue strutture e operazioni, raggiungendo una riduzione assoluta totale dei gas serra del 31% nel 2023 rispetto al dato di riferimento del 2018. Questa riduzione equivale all'eliminazione di 313.000 tonnellate metriche di CO2e. L'azienda ha investito 18,8 milioni di dollari in 267 progetti di riduzione dei gas serra nel 2023, stimati per salvare oltre 29.951 tonnellate metriche di CO2e all'anno. I miglioramenti notevoli includono aggiornamenti delle attrezzature presso il Charleston Turbo Plant e potenziamenti di efficienza presso il Columbus Engine Plant, come l'installazione di azionamenti a frequenza variabile e il passaggio a porte idrauliche. Cummins ha anche completato 24 progetti solari in loco, riducendo circa 14.486 tonnellate metriche di CO2e all'anno. Questi sforzi sono in linea con la strategia di sostenibilità ambientale PLANET 2050 di Cummins, che mira a ridurre le emissioni assolute di gas serra dalle strutture e operazioni del 50% entro il 2030.
Cummins Inc. (CMI) ha realizado avances significativos en la reducción de emisiones de sus instalaciones y operaciones, logrando una reducción absoluta total de gases de efecto invernadero del 31% en 2023 en comparación con la línea base de 2018. Esta reducción es equivalente a eliminar 313,000 toneladas métricas de CO2e. La empresa invirtió 18.8 millones de dólares en 267 proyectos de reducción de gases de efecto invernadero en 2023, que se estima ahorrar más de 29,951 toneladas métricas de CO2e anualmente. Las mejoras notables incluyen actualizaciones de equipos en la planta Charleston Turbo y mejoras de eficiencia en la planta Columbus Engine, como la instalación de variadores de frecuencia y el cambio a puertas hidráulicas. Cummins también completó 24 proyectos solares en el sitio, reduciendo aproximadamente 14,486 toneladas métricas de CO2e anualmente. Estos esfuerzos están alineados con la estrategia de sostenibilidad ambiental PLANET 2050 de Cummins, que tiene como objetivo reducir las emisiones absolutas de gases de efecto invernadero de las instalaciones y operaciones en un 50% para 2030.
Cummins Inc. (CMI)는 2018년 기준에 비해 2023년에 31%의 절대 온실가스 감축을 달성하며 시설과 운영에서의 배출 감소에 상당한 진전을 이뤘습니다. 이 감소는 313,000 메트릭 톤의 CO2e를 없애는 것과 같습니다. 회사는 2023년 267개의 온실가스 감축 프로젝트에 1,880만 달러를 투자했으며, 이는 매년 29,951 메트릭 톤의 CO2e를 절약할 것으로 추정됩니다. 눈에 띄는 개선 사항으로는 Charleston Turbo Plant의 장비 업그레이드와 Columbus Engine Plant의 효율성 향상, 예를 들어 가변 주파수 구동장치 설치 및 유압 도어 전환이 있습니다. Cummins는 또한 24개의 현장 태양광 프로젝트를 완료하여 매년 약 14,486 메트릭 톤의 CO2e를 줄였습니다. 이러한 노력은 Cummins의 PLANET 2050 환경 지속 가능성 전략과 맞아떨어지며, 이는 2030년까지 시설과 운영의 절대 온실가스 배출량을 50% 줄이는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Cummins Inc. (CMI) a fait des progrès significatifs dans la réduction des émissions de ses installations et opérations, réalisant une réduction totale absolue des GES de 31% en 2023 par rapport à la référence de 2018. Cette réduction équivaut à l'élimination de 313 000 tonnes métriques de CO2e. L'entreprise a investi 18,8 millions de dollars dans 267 projets de réduction des gaz à effet de serre en 2023, estimés pour économiser plus de 29 951 tonnes métriques de CO2e par an. Les améliorations notables comprennent des mises à niveau d'équipement à l'usine Charleston Turbo et des améliorations d'efficacité à l'usine Columbus Engine, telles que l'installation de variateurs de fréquence et le passage à des portes hydrauliques. Cummins a également complété 24 projets solaires sur site, réduisant environ 14 486 tonnes métriques de CO2e par an. Ces efforts sont en ligne avec la stratégie de durabilité environnementale PLANET 2050 de Cummins, qui vise à réduire de 50 % les émissions absolues de GES des installations et opérations d'ici 2030.
Cummins Inc. (CMI) hat erhebliche Fortschritte bei der Reduzierung von Emissionen aus seinen Einrichtungen und Betrieben gemacht und eine absolute Reduktion der Treibhausgase von 31% im Jahr 2023 im Vergleich zur Basislinie von 2018 erreicht. Diese Reduktion entspricht der Eliminierung von 313.000 metrischen Tonnen CO2e. Das Unternehmen hat 18,8 Millionen Dollar in 267 Projekte zur Reduzierung von Treibhausgasen im Jahr 2023 investiert, die voraussichtlich jährlich über 29.951 metrische Tonnen CO2e einsparen werden. Zu den bemerkenswerten Verbesserungen gehören Ausrüstungs-Upgrades im Charleston Turbo Plant und Effizienzsteigerungen im Columbus Engine Plant, wie die Installation variabler Frequenzantriebe und der Umstieg auf hydraulische Türen. Cummins hat auch 24 Solarprojekte vor Ort abgeschlossen, die etwa 14.486 metrische Tonnen CO2e jährlich reduzieren. Diese Bemühungen stehen im Einklang mit der Umwelt-Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie PLANET 2050 von Cummins, die darauf abzielt, die absoluten Treibhausgasemissionen aus Einrichtungen und Betriebsabläufen bis 2030 um 50% zu reduzieren.
- 31% absolute total GHG reduction achieved in 2023 compared to 2018 baseline
- $18.8 million invested in 267 greenhouse gas reduction projects in 2023
- 29,951 metric tons of CO2e estimated annual savings from 2023 projects
- 24 onsite solar projects completed, reducing 14,486 metric tons of CO2e annually
- Significant efficiency improvements at Charleston Turbo Plant and Columbus Engine Plant
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 15, 2024 / Cummins Inc.
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Cummins Inc. has a long history of setting ambitious sustainability goals and leading our industry in those efforts. We have worked diligently to align business and sustainability strategies to achieve the company's mission of making people's lives better by powering a more prosperous world. Our work impacts our customers, the communities we serve and the planet. It's our ongoing mission to find new and better ways to power the world.
In 2019, we launched the PLANET 2050 environmental sustainability strategy, which includes nine environmental goals timed to 2030 and additional aspirational targets timed to 2050. One of the 2030 goals is a commitment to reduce absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from facilities and operations by
Our progress in reducing emissions from facilities and operations
In 2023, Cummins achieved an absolute total GHG reduction of
Excluding recent acquisitions and organic business growth, GHG reductions from our facilities and operations show an absolute reduction of
In all, we invested over
Charleston Turbo Plant upgrades equipment to reduce emissions
In 2023, Cummins' Charleston Turbo Plant reduced emissions by making a small, but significant, change to its equipment. By replacing obsolete turret lathes (large machines used to shape metal components for turbochargers) with upgraded equipment, the plant realized operational gains in addition to energy efficiency and water use improvements. These new machines also required less downtime and were more reliable.
Upgrades at the Columbus Engine Plant: VFDs and new hydraulic doors
Recent upgrades have also improved efficiency at Cummins' Columbus Engine Plant (CEP). CEP is home to manufacturing and research and development for many Cummins products, including battery packs and electric driveline components and heavy-duty machining of heads and blocks for the X15 engine.
The addition of variable frequency drives
CEP installed variable frequency drivers (VFDs) which resulted in increased energy efficiency in process coolant. VFDs adjust motor speeds in real-time, reducing unnecessary energy use by matching motor output to demand. Compared to fan cycling methods, these VFDs can reduce energy consumption by up to
Installing VFDs also optimizes operations and minimizes wear for process pumps and compressors, improving system reliability and longevity and cutting energy costs.
Switching from pneumatic doors to hydraulic doors
Another seemingly minor change that had major benefits for energy efficiency was CEP's door control system upgrade.
Pneumatic automatic sliding doors, commonly used since the 1960s, are less efficient than hydraulic doors. Hydraulic doors offer better control, allowing facilities managers to control opening and closing mechanisms more precisely and reducing wear and tear. This upgrade improved safety, reduced downtime, and requires less labor and maintenance. Overall, we are moving away from the need for compressed air systems at facilities and exploring alternatives where there may not be a current viable option.
2023 achievements at a glance
From doors to cooling components to manufacturing equipment, we looked at our operations and found ways to improve operationally and environmentally.
In 2023, we completed 24 onsite solar projects to increase renewable energy usage, reducing roughly 14,486 metric tons of CO2e annually. Additional energy efficiency projects completed such as LED lighting and heating, ventilation and air conditioning upgrades and building envelope improvements are estimated to save over 5,433 metric tons of CO2e annually. Finally, we completed 55 manufacturing and compressed air system improvement products, leading to an additional 6,162 metric tons of CO2e annual reduction from our operations.
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