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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services 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

Kingston Technology's score of 39 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions of about 66,018,650 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their climate impact, with a total of approximately 83,007,600 kg CO2e across all scopes. Kingston has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero emissions by 2050. They have also pledged to reduce global Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 21% by 2030, starting from their 2022 baseline. This near-term target underscores their proactive approach to mitigating climate change and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. The company is actively engaged in monitoring and reporting its emissions, with a focus on reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes. Their efforts are part of a broader trend within the technology sector to enhance environmental responsibility and address climate change challenges.

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202120222023
Scope 1
430,690
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
30,132,760
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kingston Technology's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Kingston Technology is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kingston Technology is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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