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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Industry Benchmark
Kingston Technology's score of 36 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kingston Technology's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kingston Technology reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,971,190 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions of about 66,018,650 kg CO2e. This marked an increase in Scope 1 emissions from about 1,387,030 kg CO2e in 2022 and a rise in Scope 2 emissions from approximately 14,517,000 kg CO2e. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy. Kingston is actively working towards this goal, having established a near-term target status of "Committed" with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is focused on reducing its overall carbon footprint while enhancing sustainability practices within the technology hardware sector.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Kingston Technology is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
