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.
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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 and 17,729,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). The majority of emissions stem from Scope 3, which accounted for about 5,089,725,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (4,972,954,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (17,525,000 kg CO2e). Avnet has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, using 2019 as a baseline. This target reflects their ongoing efforts to mitigate climate impact despite business expansion. Additionally, they aim to achieve a 20% reduction in Scope 3 business travel emissions by 2025, also compared to 2019 levels. The company is committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, collaborating on common approaches to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the semiconductor industry. These initiatives demonstrate Avnet's proactive stance in addressing climate change and its commitment to sustainability. All emissions data is sourced directly from Avnet, Inc., with no data cascaded from a parent or related organization.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 58,944,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
