Since its inception over 80 years ago, Caterpillar has grown to be one of the world’s largest makers of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. In partnership with their worldwide dealer network, Caterpillar delivers products, services and technologies in three principal lines of business: machinery, engines, and financial products.

Mission Statement

“Sustainable development poses many challenges—but also presents many possibilities—for Caterpillar, our dealers and our customers. With our commitment to sustainable development in the areas in which we operate—energy, materials, mobility and development—Caterpillar is developing new solutions, profitably growing our businesses and helping to create a more sustainable world.” http://www.cat.com/sustainable-development

Environmental Efforts/Products

• Caterpillar Expands Sustainable Product Offerings in Asia-Pacific With Plan to Open New Remanufacturing Facility in Singapore
• Caterpillar forms alliance with CleanAIR Systems to reduce emissions

Caterpillar Inc. Receives United States Environmental Protection

Agency’s Clean Air Excellence Award

The Caterpillar D7E electric drive track-type tractor is recognized for its emission reductions, efficiency gains and overall innovative technology

PEORIA, Ill.—Caterpillar Inc. has been awarded the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Air Excellence Award for its D7E track-type tractor with electric drive. The electric drive system is the first of its kind in this application, designed to maximize efficiency and productivity while conserving natural resources. The diesel-electric drive technology uses a diesel engine to drive an electric generator that powers two AC electric drive motors. The D7E track-type tractor (bulldozer) increases dozing efficiency by 25%, reduces fuel consumption by 10 to 30%, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The total emissions reductions from productivity increase and fuel savings, per hour, are: 10 % for CO,

20 % for NOx and HC, 51 % for PM, and 23 % for CO₂.

http://www.cat.com/cda/files/1502543/7/5.14.09%20D7E%20EPA.pdf