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updated 18 days ago

Kong Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Kong Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the API management and microservices industry. Founded in 2017, the company has rapidly established itself as a pioneer in cloud-native technologies, providing innovative solutions that enhance the performance and security of APIs. With a strong presence in North America and Europe, Kong's core offerings include the Kong Gateway, Kong Mesh, and Kong Konnect, which are designed to streamline service connectivity and improve operational efficiency. Kong's unique approach to API management, characterised by its open-source foundation and extensible architecture, sets it apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved significant milestones, including recognition as a leader in the API management space, underscoring its commitment to empowering developers and enterprises alike.

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23

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Kong Inc.'s score of 23 is lower than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kong Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Kong Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report any specific reduction targets or initiatives. The company has not disclosed any commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. As such, there are no emissions figures, including Scope 1, 2, or 3 data, to report. In the absence of specific emissions data or reduction commitments, it is important to note that many organisations in the tech industry are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon neutrality. Kong Inc. may consider aligning with industry standards and best practices to enhance its climate strategy in the future.

How Carbon Intensive is Kong Inc.'s Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Kong Inc.'s Location?

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

Kong Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Kong Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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