Kingston Technology Sustainability Profile
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 are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which Kingston Technology Company, Inc. has committed to as a current subsidiary. The emissions data reflects a commitment to transparency and accountability in their environmental impact, with a clear focus on reducing their 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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Kingston Technology's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Kingston Technology's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 52% last year and increased significantly since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 71% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Kingston Technology'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.
Kingston Technology has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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