Kingston Technology
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.
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Kingston Technology's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kingston Technology reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,971,190 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 15,017,760 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions were significant, with approximately 66,018,650 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 25,614,710 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution, and 1,008,870 kg CO2e from business travel. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Comparatively, in 2022, Kingston's Scope 1 emissions were about 1,387,030 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 31,643,010 kg CO2e, indicating a notable increase in emissions across these categories in 2023. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce global Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 21% by 2030, starting from 2022 levels. Furthermore, Kingston has committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. Kingston Technology's climate commitments are supported by their alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), where they have committed to long-term Net Zero targets. The emissions data and reduction initiatives are cascaded from their parent company, Kingston Technology Company, Inc., ensuring a unified approach to sustainability across their operations.
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| 2012 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 174,510 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 24,595,930 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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