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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.

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41

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Kingston Technology's score of 41 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, 15,017,760 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 66,018,650 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to addressing climate change, with a total Scope 1 and 2 emissions figure of about 16,186,950 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its global Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 21% by 2030, starting from a baseline established in 2022. Additionally, Kingston Technology has committed to achieving Net Zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, demonstrating a long-term dedication to sustainability and climate responsibility. In previous years, Kingston's emissions were also notable, with Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1,387,030 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 31,643,010 kg CO2e in 2022, and Scope 1 emissions of around 430,690 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 30,132,760 kg CO2e in 2021. Overall, Kingston Technology's proactive approach to reducing carbon emissions and its commitment to long-term sustainability goals position it as a responsible player in the technology hardware sector, headquartered in the United States.

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430,690
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Scope 2
30,132,760
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Scope 3
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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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