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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Industry Benchmark
Kingston Technology's score of 16 is higher than 87% 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 66,018,650 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 1,697,190 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 15,017,760 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 64,299,680 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass business travel, purchased goods and services, and upstream transportation and distribution. In 2022, Kingston's emissions were approximately 61,164,300 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,387,030 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 14,517,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 61,164,300 kg CO2e. The 2021 data showed a total of about 30,000,450 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 430,690 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 30,132,760 kg CO2e. Kingston Technology has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, covering all scopes of emissions. This long-term target reflects the company's dedication to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The company is actively working towards this goal, having made a commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as of February 2024. Overall, Kingston Technology is taking significant steps to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to global climate goals, demonstrating a proactive approach in the technology hardware sector.
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Add to project| 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.
