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Josh Kang, MPA, MBA

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Climate and Decarbonization Lead at Qualcomm
📍 Austin, Texas, United States

Josh is an experienced sustainability professional focused on the semiconductor and high-tech industries, currently serving as the Climate and Decarbonization Lead at Qualcomm. He holds an MBA and has a history of developing Net Zero strategies and managing GHG emissions reduction for companies like ServiceNow, Micron, and Samsung.

He is an alumnus of The University of Texas at Austin and Texas State University. His professional focus on environmental impact suggests a personal appreciation for conservation and the outdoors. [Predicted]

Unique fact: He successfully introduced and executed Samsungs first-ever virtual power purchase agreement to advance their renewable energy goals.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Climate and Decarbonization Lead
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
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Priorities

Topics Josh cares about

Renewable Energy
He has a proven track record of implementing innovative solutions, including virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) at Samsung and Applied Materials to meet 100% renewable energy targets.
Net Zero Strategy
He specializes in developing frameworks and methodologies to meet Net Zero goals, focusing on both operational and value chain GHG emissions reduction levers.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Climate and Decarbonization Lead
Qualcomm
1-2023 - 9-2023
Senior Manager - Net Zero
ServiceNow
2-2021 - 1-2023
Senior Manager - Global Sustainability
Micron Technology
11-2019 - 2-2021
Corporate Sustainability Program Manager
Applied Materials
5-2007 - 11-2019
EHS & Sustainability Professional - Sustainability Lead
Samsung Electronics
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Media appearances

Josh Kang – Climate and Decarbonization Lead, Qualcomm – SEMICON West 2024 Presenter Profile. Featured in SEMICON West
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Josh Kang – Climate and Decarbonization Lead, Qualcomm – SEMICON West 2025 Session Information. Featured in SEMICON West
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Education
Bachelor's degree
The University of Texas at Austin
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Texas State University
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