Kingston Technology Company, Inc., commonly known as Kingston, is a leading global provider of memory products and technology solutions, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1987, Kingston has established itself as a pioneer in the industry, particularly in the realms of DRAM memory modules and flash memory products.
With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Kingston offers a diverse range of products, including SSDs, USB drives, and memory cards, renowned for their reliability and performance. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being the first to ship over one billion USB drives, solidifying its position as a market leader. Kingston's commitment to innovation and quality has earned it numerous accolades, making it a trusted choice for consumers and businesses alike in the ever-evolving technology landscape.
+2 vs industry average
Kingston Technology’s score of 42 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Computer Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Kingston Technology's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kingston Technology reported total carbon emissions of approximately 85,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 1,697,190 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 15,017,760 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 68,285,050 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions include significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 66,018,650 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 25,614,710 kg CO2e). Kingston has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its global Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 21% by 2030, with a baseline starting in 2022. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving Net Zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. These targets are part of their broader sustainability strategy and align with industry standards for climate action. The emissions data is cascaded from Kingston Technology Company, Inc., which is the parent organisation. This corporate relationship ensures that Kingston's climate initiatives are consistent with the overarching goals set by its parent company.
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Kingston Technology’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
21% reduction in Scope 2
To reduce global scope 1 & 2 emissions by 21% by 2030
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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