Cummins and Komatsu renew CSR agreement, expand volunteer efforts in Australia and Illinois
Cummins and Komatsu renewed their global corporate social responsibility agreement and held volunteer events in Brisbane and Peoria.
- 1,200+
- 23,000
What Happened
Cummins and Komatsu have renewed their global corporate social responsibility agreement, signed by CEOs Jennifer Rumsey and Takuya Imayoshi. The partnership, which began in 2015, focuses on technical education and community volunteerism. A key program is Cummins TEC (Technical Education for Communities), which prepares students for technical careers.
1,200+students
More than 1,200 students have graduated from the program, strengthening local talent pipelines.
To celebrate the renewal, employees from both companies volunteered in Brisbane, Australia, and Peoria, Illinois. In Brisbane, they partnered with Landcare Australia to restore Oxley Creek, planting trees and supporting conservation. In Peoria, they worked with Midwest Food Bank on hunger relief and disaster preparedness.
23,000meals
Volunteers packed over 23,000 Tender Mercies meals for local food pantries and prepared disaster relief supplies.
Why this matters
This renewal strengthens the companies' long-standing partnership on community initiatives, benefiting local environments and food security. Over 1,200 students have graduated from their joint technical education program, building a skilled workforce. Employees in both regions directly engaged in conservation and hunger relief efforts.
Terms in This Story
- Cummins TEC
- Technical Education for Communities, a global program providing technical education and workforce development.
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