Sustainability

BUILDING A BETTER WORLD

Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action and a strategic area of focus. It is part of who we are and what we do. We have a legacy of providing products and services that continually improve the quality of life and the environment by helping our customers fulfill society’s need for infrastructure, including shelter, clean water, transportation and reliable energy – building a better world in a sustainable way. 

We are committed to reducing Caterpillar’s greenhouse gas emissions while helping our customers meet their climate-related objectives. We are supporting our customers during the energy transition to a lower-carbon future through investments in new products, technologies and services.

 

Beyond the Sustainability Report

Circular Economy

Designing products and components to be used throughout multiple service lifecycles is the essence of our remanufacturing approach across multiple products and brands.

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Operations

We maintain high standards for environmental, health and safety (EHS) throughout the company.

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Human Rights

At Caterpillar, we are committed to respecting internationally recognized human rights principles throughout our global operations and within the framework of applicable laws and regulations.

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Conflict Minerals

Caterpillar is committed to the responsible sourcing of Conflict Minerals used in our products. With regard to the extraction and trade of Conflict Minerals, Caterpillar will not knowingly provide support to, contribute to, assist with, or facilitate armed conflict in the DRC.

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Diversity and Inclusion

At Caterpillar, we believe diversity and inclusion (D&I) is a journey, not a destination. We are committed to continually working to ensure our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe and that each person is respected, seen, heard and valued.

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