CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) sustainability score: 22/100
Better than 0% of Consulting / Professional Services
Below expectations starts at 31. The highest score on SINK is 71.
CompTIA provides IT certifications, training and industry research, and is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. It was created in 1982 as the Association of Better Computer Dealers.
More about CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association)
H.I.G. Capital and Thoma Bravo agreed to acquire CompTIA's certification and training business, with closing expected in early 2025; the membership-based nonprofit continues as a separate entity.
Head office USStaff Not disclosedRevenue Not disclosedWebsite ↗
No CompTIA disclosures were found on emissions, energy, water, waste, nature or climate targets. CompTIA lobbied against right-to-repair legislation until February 2020, when it said it had permanently stepped back from that lobbying.
CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) scores 22/100 (Significant gaps) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Scores are free. Nobody can pay to change a score, speed it up or hide it. Last verified October 2026.
That places CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) joint 945th of 1,023 companies scored, and 30th of 30 in Consulting / Professional Services.
What is CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) doing well, and where does it fall short?
Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Carbon Footprint: Operations (7/10, 2/10). Weakest on Transparency & Accountability and Carbon Footprint: Supply Chain (0/10, 1/10).
Where CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) lost points
For each question that lost points, the evidence our public rubric looks for that we didn't find.
What would raise this score
- How openly it reportsPublish sustainability information.
- Emissions from its supply chainAssess where its supply-chain emissions come from.
- Whether its emissions are fallingShow its emissions are falling, even from energy bills or mileage.
Every question that lost points
- Emissions from its own operations2/10No emissions figures for its own operations, not even an estimate from energy bills.
- Emissions from its supply chain1/10No assessment of where its supply-chain emissions come from.
- Whether its emissions are falling1/10No evidence its emissions are falling, not even from energy bills or mileage.
- How clean its energy is2/10No renewable energy tariff or major efficiency investment shown.
- Its effect on nature2/10No assessment of its effect on nature, and no basic environmental policy.
- How it uses materials and handles waste1/10No recycling or waste reduction shown.
- Its effect on water1/10No figures for its water use.
- Its climate targets1/10No emissions reduction targets.
- How openly it reports0/10No sustainability information published.
- Its record on controversies7/10Points deducted for controversies or its business model. The finding is under question 10.
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How is CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association)'s SINK score calculated?
Same ten questions for every company. No private weighting.
SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleHas CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association)'s score changed?
CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association)'s score has been reviewed 4 times and currently stands where it started, at 22.
- 22 → 227 November 2026
Correction, 7 November 2026: removed an unsourced emissions figure. Score unchanged.
- 22 → 2214 October 2026
Bio correction (no score change): founded 1982 -> empty. Founded-year rule requires a filed or own source; none could be read (no Form 990 for CompTIA, Inc. on ProPublica; comptia.org history page returns 403; connect.comptia.org no longer resolves). The 1982 origin remains in the description as history.
- 22 → 2214 October 2026
Bio correction (no score change): founded unset -> 1982. Source: Wikipedia (CompTIA): 'CompTIA was created in 1982 as the Association of Better Computer Dealers'
- Scored 2213 October 2026
Initial public score 22 (publish-draft)
What evidence is CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association)'s score based on?
9 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which of the ten questions it informed.
22% of them were published by CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) itself; the rest come from independent sources.
“3500 Lacey Road Suite 100 Downers Grove, IL 60515, U.S.”
“It provides comprehensive education, training, certifications, and market research, across areas including cybersecurity, emerging technologies, networking, cloud computing, and technical support.”
“has awarded over 3.5 million certifications to professionals”
“This part of CompTIA will shift from nonprofit to for-profit status under its new owners.”
“CompTIA was one of the leading groups advocating against Right to Repair reforms.”
“Apple and CompTIA, a trade group representing more than 200 technology vendors, along with John Deere, the tractor manufacturer and Kawasaki, the motorcycle maker, have lobbied against the bill.”
“CompTIA, a company most well known for certifying technicians, has been one of the most visible Right to Repair opponents we’ve encountered.”
“Tuwaiq Academy is one of Saudi Arabia's leading technology training providers, helping thousands of learners develop the skills needed to succeed in today's digital economy.”
“Following the closing of the transaction, CompTIA will operate as a for-profit company under H.I.G. and Thoma Bravo's ownership.”
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How does CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) compare with other consulting / professional services companies?
CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) sits at the bottom of the consulting / professional services pack.
Among the 30 major consulting / professional services brands we've scored, CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) sits 30th of 30.
Who scores higher in Consulting / Professional Services?
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association).
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