Avnet
Avnet, Inc., a leading global technology solutions provider, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1921, Avnet has established itself as a key player in the electronics distribution industry, specialising in electronic components, enterprise computing, and embedded systems. The company offers a diverse range of products and services, including supply chain management, design services, and technology solutions that cater to various sectors such as automotive, industrial, and healthcare. Avnet's unique approach combines deep industry expertise with innovative technologies, enabling customers to accelerate their product development cycles. With a strong market position, Avnet has received numerous accolades for its commitment to quality and customer service, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the technology landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Avnet's score of 40 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Avnet's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Avnet reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,089,725,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 8,204,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 23,939,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 5,055,582,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in its supply chain and operational activities. Avnet has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 (market-based) greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from a fiscal year 2019 baseline by 2025. Additionally, the company targets a 20% reduction in Scope 3 business travel emissions from a calendar year 2019 baseline by the same year. These initiatives reflect Avnet's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its overall environmental impact. Furthermore, Avnet has committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, demonstrating a long-term dedication to sustainability and collaboration within the semiconductor industry to develop common strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 58,944,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 54,101,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Avnet is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
