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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

How does Avnet's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

19

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.

97%

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 (location-based), and 5,089,725,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly as the company aims to achieve a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from a fiscal year 2019 baseline by 2025. Additionally, Avnet targets a 20% reduction in Scope 3 business travel emissions from a calendar year 2019 baseline by the same year. Over the years, Avnet's emissions have fluctuated, with notable figures from previous years including 67,277,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 55,144,750,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has set long-term goals to reach net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability in the semiconductor industry. Avnet's climate commitments are aligned with industry standards, focusing on collaboration and decarbonisation strategies to mitigate climate impact.

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2017201820192020202120222024
Scope 1
58,944,000
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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
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Avnet's primary industry is Office machinery and computers (30), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Avnet is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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