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 2, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions of about 66,018,650 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions includes business travel (1,008,870 kg CO2e), upstream leased assets (26,980 kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (181,890 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (25,614,710 kg CO2e). Kingston has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce 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 the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which Kingston has also engaged with, committing to long-term reduction goals. The emissions data is cascaded from Kingston Technology Company, Inc., reflecting their corporate family relationship. This comprehensive approach underscores Kingston's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the technology hardware sector.
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| 2012 | 2016 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 174,510 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 24,595,930 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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