Avnet Sustainability Profile
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 score of 65 is higher than 80% 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 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. Additionally, the company targets a 20% reduction in Scope 3 business travel emissions by 2025, also from a 2019 baseline. These targets reflect Avnet's commitment to sustainability despite ongoing business expansion. The company is also working towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, collaborating on common approaches to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the semiconductor industry. This long-term goal underscores Avnet's dedication to addressing climate change and enhancing its environmental performance. All emissions data is sourced directly from Avnet, Inc., with no cascading from parent or related organizations.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,843,000 | 0,000,000 | 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's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Avnet's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 0% last year and increased significantly since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 98% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Avnet's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Avnet has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
