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DigiKey Sustainability Profile

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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.

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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.

26

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

DigiKey's score of 26 is higher than 52% 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 has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. The company plans to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change, although specific emissions data is currently unavailable. DigiKey's initiatives demonstrate a clear focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility, aligning with industry standards for climate action. The absence of emissions data suggests that the company is in the early stages of tracking its carbon footprint, but its reduction targets indicate a strong commitment to improving its environmental impact in the coming years.

How Carbon Intensive is DigiKey's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. DigiKey's primary industry is Machinery and Equipment, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is DigiKey's Location?

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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.

DigiKey's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

DigiKey has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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