Kingston: Making the world a little greener

• EU RoHS compliance - our products are lead-free, and five other substances that have been banned by the EU have been eliminated from our products.



• China RoHS compliance - in addition to the above, our products meet requirements set out regarding product life.



• EU WEEE compliance - our products and packaging are recycled according to these guidelines.



• Storm Water Prevention - a program that protects waterways and oceans from pollutants from our processes.

• Recycling programs (through certified recyclers)


   - The waste generated in our manufacturing process, including the passive components, DRAM, PCB boards, plastics and
      cardboard, is recycled.

   - Kingston is an e-waste recycler. Our computers, monitors, mobile phones and other electronic devices are recycled.

   - Kingston also recycles universal waste, including batteries, fluorescent lights and paint.

ISO 9001 Quality Management System The Kingston Technology Headquarters in the United States has been continuously ISO 9001 certified since its first assessment attempt in 1994. In June of 2003, Kingston and its sister company Payton Technology underwent re-certification of their shared quality management system to the ISO 9001:2000 standard, again passing on their first attempt. ISO 9000 originated in Europe in response to the growing market need for a set of standardized guidelines for quality management and quality assurance. It is currently adopted in over 90 countries and is applicable to a wide selection of industries. Its certification is used as a means to identify companies that visibly focus and commit to ensuring the best possible products and services to their customers. It is a completely voluntary certification that is achieved only through a rigorous registration audit and regular external surveillance audits by third party ISO assessors. Kingston undergoes regular audits by third party ISO assessors, customers, suppliers, and its own employees. The results of these audits are utilized to improve and strengthen our quality management system. Other strictly regulated ISO-registered Kingston facilities include the United Kingdom (ISO 9001), Taiwan (ISO 9001, 14001), Malaysia (ISO 9001), and China (ISO 9001). ISO 9000 certification is a worldwide recognition of Kingston's consistent and superior quality in customer service, as well as an assurance of high quality products that include memory enhancements and data storage products. Our quality program is evident from our growing satisfied customer base. At Kingston, we strive to remain a leader in our industry by continually improving our products and services. There is no limit to the level of quality we can and will provide to our customers. We share the benefits of our ISO 9000 certification with our customers and take pride in our commitment to complete customer satisfaction. To view Kingstons Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety Policy, please click here. Kingston Facility Certification Kingston, Fountain Valley, ISO9001 KTFVISO9001.pdf Kingston, Fountain Valley, ISO14001 KTFVISO14001.pdf Kingston, Fountain Valley, OHSAS 18001 KTFVOHSAS18001.pdf Kingston, United Kingdom, ISO9001 KTUKISO9001.pdf Kingston, China, ISO9001 KTCNISO9001.pdf Kingston, Taiwan, ISO14001 KTTWISO14001.pdf Kingston, Taiwan, ISO9001 KTTWISO9001.pdf Kingston, Malaysia, ISO9001 KTMYISO9001.pdf Kingston, Malaysia, ISO14001 KTMYISO14001.pdf Kingston, Malaysia, OHSAS 18001 KTMYOHSAS18001.jpg

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System In response to the growing need to identify and reduce the impact our products and services have on the environment, Kingston's top management team has committed to the investment and implementation of Environmental Management Systems for each of our worldwide manufacturing sites. These systems are modeled to be in compliance with the ISO 14001 standard, which assists companies in the creation and maintenance of an Environmental Management System. Certification to the ISO 14001 standard demonstrates Kingstons commitment to proactively addressing our impact on the global environment. ISO 14001 is the internationally recognized standard for Environmental Management Systems. The ISO 14001 standard seeks to synchronize valuable environmental principles and practices with a goal of helping companies determine the environmental issues associated with their activities, and to manage them successfully. While the standard does not contain specific performance requirements, it does include requirements for commitment to the prevention of pollution, as well as compliance with regulatory requirements. More importantly, it recognizes a companys positive impact on the environment, achieved through managed performance and continual improvement. To view Kingstons Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety Policy, please click here. Kingston adheres to all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements regarding our environmental practices. For more information about these regulatory requirements, please follow the links below: California Integrated Waste Management Board Orange County Government Online Government Printing Office - Code of Federal Regulations

OHSAS 18001 Kingston is dedicated to providing a healthy and safe work environment for employees, contractors and visitors worldwide. Kingston adheres to all applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements related to OHSAS 18001. OHSAS 18001 is the Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series for health and safety management systems. It is intended to help an organization control occupational health and safety risks. It was developed in a cooperative manner by leading international standards organizations in response to widespread demand for a recognized standard against which to be certified and assessed. While the standard does not contain specific performance requirements, it does include requirements for commitment to the management of hazards and risks, as well as compliance with regulatory requirements. Kingston implemented a variety of programs and processes, among these are ergonomics, machine guarding, lockout/blockout, and the use of personal protective equipment to achieve greater protection and to prevent occupational injury and illness of employees, contractors and visitors. All employees are committed to identifying and reporting safety concerns and are involved in implementing solutions for any potential hazard. To view Kingston's Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety Policy, please click here.

QEHS Policy The tool we use to accomplish our objectives. Commitment We are committed to preserve the integrity, success, and quality of our company, to continual improvement, to the prevention of pollution, and to provide a safe work environment. We commit to comply with relevant and applicable EHS legislation and regulations, and with other requirements to which our organization subscribes. These are appropriate to the nature and scale of the environmental impacts related to our activities, products and services, and to occupational health and safety risks. Accountability We are accountable to our customers and interested parties. Reliability We deliver reliable products and services. Empowerment We are empowered to be flexible and to continually improve our processes.

RoHS/WEEE RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) The Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive was passed into law by the European Union (E.U.). It affects manufacturers, sellers, distributors and recyclers of electrical and electronic equipment containing lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chrome, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE). From July 1, 2006 the use of these materials has been severely restricted in most electrical and electronic products sold in Europe. In 2003, Kingston began the process of converting all of its products to be built in compliance with the RoHS Directive. Qualification of RoHS-compliant components supplied by our vendors and the implementation of new manufacturing processes related to this Directive was undertaken in 2004 and 2005. All of Kingstons products and their packaging materials sold to Europe became fully RoHS-compliant on July 1, 2006. Occasionally, in order to meet special requests from customers we may supply certain legacy products for which RoHS-compliant components are unavailable from our suppliers for use in older equipment. For other regions, Kingston will ship the RoHS compliant memory and flash products upon request. A Declaration of RoHS Compliance can also be provided. If you have questions regarding the RoHS compliance of our products, please contact your distributor or reseller. WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) applies to companies that manufacture, sell, and distribute electrical and electronic equipment in the E.U. It covers a wide range of large and small household appliances, IT equipment, radio and audio equipment, electrical tools, telecommunications equipment, electrical toys, etc. The Directive aims to reduce the waste arising from electrical and electronic equipment, and improve the environmental performance of everything involved in the life cycle of electrical and electronic equipment. This is translated into the following requirements: Producers (manufacturers or importers) of electrical and electronic equipment will be required to register in their countries. Private households will be able to return their WEEE to collection facilities free of charge and producers will be responsible for financing these facilities. Producers will be required to achieve a series of demanding recycling and recovery targets. Producers will be required to mark their products with the crossed out wheeled bin. This symbol indicates that the equipment carrying this mark must NOT be thrown into general waste but should be collected separately and properly processed under local regulations. The WEEE directive has been transposed into each EU member states legislation and so the exact timing and details will vary slightly from country to country, but the above principles will apply. In particular, the arrangements for the separate collection of WEEE will vary in each country but might include for example: public collection points, retailers take back schemes, collection from households, etc. The Directive encourages reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery in order to prevent WEEE. Users of electrical and electronic equipment in the E.U. can therefore play an important role in reducing WEEE and helping the environment by separating out WEEE and disposing of it properly. Consumers can ask the supplier from whom they purchased the Electronic & Electrical equipment from about local arrangements for the disposal of WEEE. Business users are advised to ensure that WEEE, which is not suitable for reuse or recycling, be disposed of properly via approved authorised treatment facilities. The Producer in your country may be able to assist you. In the UK, The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 3289) were laid before parliament in December 2006. Kingston Technology Europe Limited has registered with a UK compliance scheme in order to discharge its obligations as a producer in the UK which arises as a result of its importing EEE products into the UK. Kingstons UK EEE producer registration number is WEE/ED0057TS. However, please be aware that Kingstons UK EEE producer registration will only provide compliance for EEE products purchased via Kingston Technology Europe Limited in the UK and which remain in the UK. Any person who is responsible for importing any Kingston products into any EU member state (or other country) will have to ensure that they comply with any WEEE or other laws applicable in their country. Kingston is dedicated to minimizing the impact our products have on the environment and to comply with the WEEE Directive. Information for operators of treatment facilities In general re-use & recycling of EEE is preferable to disposal. If disposal is necessary then this should only be undertaken by an approved authorised treatment facility (AATF). Any AATF in Europe requiring further information on Kingstons products are advised to contact the Compliance Officer at Kingston Technology Europe Limited ROHS in China China RoHS is a two-step process that identifies concentration limits of certain hazardous substances in electronic information products that are sold into China. Per the deadline set by the Chinese government, March 1, 2007, Kingston implemented step one of China RoHS, self declaration of hazardous materials and marking of the product. Kingston modules that are sold into the China market have the required marking on the product designating that the product meets the China RoHS requirements. The second step involves a testing obligation which is currently under development. Kingston will be ready to fully comply with this requirement once it has been finalized.

GHG Statement Kingston Technology has undertaken an emissions audit by an outside firm on the amount of carbon dioxide being generated at the Orange County facility. The results of the audit indicate that most of our GHG emissions are indirect emissions from purchased electricity (99.9995%), with the balance (.0005%) in direct emissions from company vehicle usage and production. Calculations were determined using the IPCC methodology and the USEPA methodology. The data reflects the period 1/1/07 to 12/31/07. In the calendar year 2008, Kingston will work to improve the data and scope of the information. Environmental considerations are set to become an integral part of the professional conduct, practice and ethical considerations that Kingston Technology professionals will bring to this organization. Emission Type Source CO2 Emissions in tonnes CY 2007 Direct Company Vehicles 17.564 Process related emissions 0.4842 Indirect Purchased Electricity 3.8 million The data here has not been audited or verified by an accredited third-party verifier.