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DigiKey

Digi-Key Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components, is headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, USA. Founded in 1972, the company has established itself as a key player in the electronics industry, serving engineers and procurement professionals across various sectors. With a vast inventory of over 11 million products, Digi-Key offers an extensive range of components, including semiconductors, passive components, and interconnects, making it a one-stop shop for design engineers. Digi-Key's commitment to rapid order fulfilment and exceptional customer service has earned it a prominent market position, consistently ranking among the top electronic component distributors worldwide. The company’s innovative online platform and comprehensive technical resources further enhance its appeal, ensuring that customers have access to the latest technologies and solutions in the ever-evolving electronics landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does DigiKey's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

16

Industry Benchmark

DigiKey's score of 21 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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DigiKey's reported carbon emissions

DigiKey, headquartered in the US, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at reducing its carbon footprint. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has outlined significant reduction targets. DigiKey is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. To support this goal, it aims to cut its Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. These initiatives reflect DigiKey's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. DigiKey's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for DigiKey is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

DigiKey is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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