Cummins is undergoing a round of layoffs, citing the company’s commitment to a zero-emissions business strategy.
It is unclear how many jobs will be affected, or which locations and departments will experience layoffs.
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In an emailed statement, Cummins communication manager Lauren Daniel said that “as part of this evolution, some of our employees may experience reporting, responsibility or role changes as well as position eliminations.”
The strategy, titled Destination Zero, sets Cummins to be net-zero by 2050. It has 2030 goals such as reducing facility greenhouse gasses by 50% and reducing the environmental impact of its products.
“We are evolving our operating system so that we can meet the challenges of our Destination Zero strategy and to help our customers as their needs evolve through the energy transition,” Daniel said.
Headquartered in Columbus, Cummins makes power systems — such as diesel, natural gas, electric, and hybrid engines — for vehicles and other machines.
The job cuts come after the company announced employee buyouts last November.
Cummins came under scrutiny of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice after allegedly installing more than 900,000 emissions “defeat devices” into their pickup truck engines. The company paid a record-breaking $1.6 million settlement and said the part was a defect in the emissions controls.
The company reported first-quarter revenue was down 1% from last year.
