- Reducing Scope 3 emissions (significant contributions from transportation)
- Minimizing waste generation and maximizing resource efficiency
- Three critical concerns communicated to the highest governance body (details not specified)
Kingston Technology Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Kingston Technology Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 76.1K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 14.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 61.2K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
76.1K tCO2e/year
2022
Renewable Energy
18% (projected after solar panel activation)
of total energy
Water Usage
137.84 ML/year
2022
Waste
1.2K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
47.4K MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 14.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 61.2K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 76.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 30.6K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 100% renewable energy at UK site
- 97% renewable energy from solar panels at corporate headquarters (manufacturing facility)
- Reduced single-use coffee cups by 40%
- Reduced paper usage by 73% compared to pre-COVID period
- Recycled 250 tons of corrugate (cardboard) globally
- Diverted 782 metric tons of recycling from the landfill globally
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Develop 100% of packaging to be recyclable or reusable by 2025
- Achieve 25% of electricity drawn from renewable sources by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 90% recycling rate (reuse, recycling, recovery) for non-hazardous waste by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve zero waste to landfill for hazardous waste by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance