Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced today the appointment of four leaders to the role of vice president, effective March 1 – Ricardo Roman, Michelle Probst, Gbile Adewunmi and Matt McQueen – in addition to Ashwath Ram, who was appointed Vice President in January.

Clessie Cummins is known for improving existing diesel engines, creating new diesel engine designs, and setting world records for endurance and speed in trucks, buses and race cars. Perhaps not as well-known are his early endeavors in promoting the efficiency of diesel power in automotive applications.

Cummins is establishing new goals to address two of the Company’s biggest environmental opportunities, improved efficiency of our products in use and more efficient logistics within Cummins’ own operations. The new goals are in addition to the goals the Company set publicly for waste, water and energy in 2014. Cummins’ Action Committee for Environmental Sustainability (ACES) has been working on the new goals for the past year, which are timed to 2020. Here’s a look at the new goals:

Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced it will launch its most efficient heavy-duty diesel engine ever. As the next product in the Cummins HELM™ 15-liter fuel agnostic platform, the diesel X15 will be compliant with U.S. EPA and CARB 2027 aligned regulations at launch. The next generation X15 diesel engine in North America will serve the heavy-duty on-highway market.

Addressing water security is one of Cummins Inc.’s global strategic programs that continues to gain momentum as it impacts communities around the world. Cummins is pleased to announce, through Cummins Water Works (CWW) and its latest alliance with the China Women’s Development Foundation (CWDF), an extensive project plan is underway to improve water security across five regions in China.

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a global power technology leader, is proud to announce the 50th anniversary of its Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP). This milestone marks half a century of cutting-edge engineering, dedicated workforce and commitment to community and sustainability.

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) announced today that the company has been named to the 2015 Dow Jones North American Sustainability Index for the 10th consecutive year. The index, part of the global Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, identifies the leading companies for sustainability worldwide. The North American list includes the top 20 percent of the 600 largest Canadian and U.S. companies based on their sustainable practices. The indices are used by investors who want sustainability to be part of their investment strategy.