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updated 17 days ago

Avnet

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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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65

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Avnet's score of 65 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Avnet's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Avnet reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,089,725,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 8,204,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 17,729,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 5,089,725,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline. This commitment reflects their ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability while managing business growth. Avnet's Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the supply chain and other activities, are particularly noteworthy, with about 4,972,954,000 kg CO2e attributed to purchased goods and services alone. Additionally, the company aims to achieve a 20% reduction in Scope 3 business travel emissions by 2025, also compared to 2019 levels. The organisation's climate strategy includes a long-term goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050, demonstrating a commitment to collaborative approaches in reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the semiconductor industry. Avnet's emissions data is sourced directly from Avnet, Inc., with no cascading from a parent organisation.

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20172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
4,843,000
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0,000,000
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
00,000,000
Scope 3
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-
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000,000
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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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Avnet is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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