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Our sustainability approach

Avnet, as a leading global technology distributor and solution provider, understands and accepts the challenge of becoming a more sustainable company. Guided by our ethics and values, our global workforce of more than 14,800 dedicated individuals strives for a more conscious future where advanced technology and sustainability meet.

Our passion to bring always the newest technology, enable us to support our customers and suppliers from end to end and provide them with the best solution. We strive to do the right thing and remain accountable to our stakeholders by:

Promoting environmental protection
Embracing social responsibility and inclusiveness
Applying corporate governance in all our interactions

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Environmental Stewardship

We are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our operations and promoting positive environmental practices within our value chain.

Environmental Stewardship

Attained third-party limited assurance of Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
Met our Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions target, reducing these emissions by approximately 52% from the baseline level
Maintained ISO 14001 certification to cover 67% of total operational sites

Our People & Culture

We foster a culture that emphasizes inclusion; reinforces our core values; gives back to our communities; and creates a high-performing workplace where people are treated with dignity and respect.

Our people & Culture

Record participation levels for employee engagement survey at 76% of eligible employees
Completed launch of senior leaders’ development program, “My Leadership Pathway” (MLP), in all three regions (AMER, APAC and EMEA)
Maintained ISO 45001 certification at 41% of total operational sites
Donated over $788,300 to support local communities
Inclusive Leadership Training completed by over 87% of people managers globally

Governance & Ethics

We are committed to upholding fairness and equity in our governance processes and to conducting business with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the law.

Governance & Ethics

Conducted annual FY25 Compliance Training Campaign with 99.3% global completion rate
Continued the employee recognition program, Ethics-in-Action Award, for the third year

Compliance & Certification

We responsibly advance sustainability principles throughout Avnet’s value chain.

Compliance & Certification

Prepared and implemented activities for compliance with new EU responsible sourcing legislation
Monitored and assessed effectiveness of EMEA responsible sourcing program and refined processes for assessing supplier social and environmental risks using new tool