As part of the 2019 redefinition of SI base units, the Boltzmann constant is one of the seven "defining constants" that have been given exact definitions. They are used in various combinations to define the seven SI base units. Source Wikipedia
Fun fact: The normal boiling point of water isn't exactly 100 °C (at least not since 2019 when the definition of the Kelvin scale was changed to use the Boltzmann constant and decoupled from the triple point of water)
