CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) sustainability score: 22/100

·Consulting / Professional Services·Last verified 13 October 2026
22
out of 100
Significant gapsPending ReviewMixed evidence· 9 src

CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) scores 22/100 (Significant gaps) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified October 2026.

That places CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) joint 749th of 806 companies scored, and 14th of 14 in Consulting / Professional Services.

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.

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The calculation

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) × Scale
Industry base impact
Consulting / Professional Services sector ceiling.
65 / 100
Performance score
Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.
18 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 65) + (0.7 × 18) = 32.1
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 0.7
Final score
Rounded. Significant gaps.
22 / 100
The ten questions

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 Targets & Commitments (0/10, 1/10).

Where the evidence comes from

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 rubric questions it informed.

[1]Third-party verified
CompTIA — Wikipedia

“3500 Lacey Road Suite 100 Downers Grove, IL 60515, U.S.”

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[2]Self-reported
H.I.G. Capital and Thoma Bravo to Acquire CompTIA Brand and Products

“It provides comprehensive education, training, certifications, and market research, across areas including cybersecurity, emerging technologies, networking, cloud computing, and technical support.”

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[3]Public record
H.I.G. Capital and Thoma Bravo to Acquire CompTIA

“has awarded over 3.5 million certifications to professionals”

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[4]Public record
US Firms Acquire CompTIA Brand and Products

“This part of CompTIA will shift from nonprofit to for-profit status under its new owners.”

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[5]Third-party verified
Lobbying Against Right-to-Repair Is Risky

“CompTIA was one of the leading groups advocating against Right to Repair reforms.”

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[6]Public record
Most Repair Shops Can't Fix Your iPhone, But That May Change

“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.”

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[7]Third-party verified
Right to Repair Surges Forward on Multiple Fronts to Start 2020

“CompTIA, a company most well known for certifying technicians, has been one of the most visible Right to Repair opponents we’ve encountered.”

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[8]Self-reported
CompTIA Case Study: Tuwaiq Academy

“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.”

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[9]Public record
Security Info Watch: H.I.G. Capital and Thoma Bravo to Acquire CompTIA

“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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CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) in context

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 14 major consulting / professional services brands we've scored, CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) sits 14th of 14.

14/14
CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association)'s rank
48
Industry average
22
Industry low
59
Industry high
How this score has moved

Has CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association)'s score changed?

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Has CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association)'s score been challenged?

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About CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association)

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. 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.

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