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Protecting our environment

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Based on the outcome of Avnet’s sustainability materiality study in 2020, Avnet has been focused on the strategy of protecting natural resources for the century ahead. Avnet strives to do the right thing by protecting our environment in two key ways:

  1. Striving to make operations as sustainable as possible
  2. Promoting our suppliers’ energy-efficient products to meet the design and solution goals of our customers

Sustainable operations goals

In FY21, Avnet introduced our first ever global environmental impact goals after meeting the goals set out in our FY19-FY20 corporate sustainability report. Our 2025 goals include reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from FY19 emissions levels. Avnet does not use carbon offsets, and we intend to meet this goal through direct actions. Our strategy to meet this bold goal includes increasing the use of renewable energy to 30% of our energy mix by CY25 and maintaining a 20% decrease in emissions from business travel (Scope 3) from CY19 levels. By CY25, we also aim to divert 75% of our waste from landfills for all of Avnet globally.

Environmental Goals: FY21 - FY23

FY21 Goal FY21 Performance FY22-23 FY22-23 Performance
Complete carbon and waste footprint MET GOAL Add waste and water to reporting MET GOAL EARLY
Develop strategy to:
  • Increase renewables
  • Reduce emissions
  • Reduce waste
  • Streamline process for communicating to stakeholders
MET GOAL (See Environmental Goals: CY25)
External communications:
  • Built formal external communications strategy and began implementation
  • Updated avnet.com CSR site with new ESG strategy
  • ESG podcast in Avnet’s Distributing Wisdom podcast series
  • Aligned sustainability report to annual reporting cycle

Internal communications strategy and plan completed

Execute on strategies set in FY21 to:
  • Increase renewables
  • Reduce emissions
  • Reduce waste
  • Streamline communications progress
IN PROGRESS

Environmental Goals: CY25

Focus CY25 Goals
Energy Increase to 30% of Scope 1 & Scope 2 energy from renewable sources by CY25
Scope 1 & 2 Carbon Emissions 50% reduction in Scope 1 & Scope 2 GHG emissions by CY25 from FY19
Scope 3 Carbon Emissions Maintain 20% reduction of Scope 3 business travel emissions by CY25 from CY19
Waste Divert 75% of waste from landfill for all of Avnet by 2025
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Meeting our environmental goals through sustainable operations

In FY21, Avnet focused attention on energy consumption and waste management. Our strategy for reducing carbon emissions is threefold:

  1. Switch to renewable energy sources wherever possible
  2. Improve the energy efficiency of offices and facilities
  3. Consolidate facilities where possible

Our strategy to meet our goals includes:

  • Expanding purchase of green energy and certificates of origin for renewable sources (wind, solar and hydropower)
  • Continuing to consolidate data centers and servers, and applications from on premises to the cloud, which both saves energy and reduces carbon footprint
  • Reducing energy consumption through energy conservation, building management, facility consolidations and other projects
  • Using on-site renewable energy generation options and Purchase Power Agreements (PPAs), when possible, to increase Scope 1 and Scope 2 green energy mix
  • Continuing to transition combustion engine fleet cars to EVs
  • Reducing Scope 3 emissions by reducing air travel through digital meetings and a purposeful travel strategy
  • Implementing local recycling options, on-site recycling process improvement and optimization and engaging employees to recycle at sites with the largest volume of disposed waste, primarily in EMEA and Americas

Energy, waste and water are managed by each facility, with a cross-functional ESG working team overseeing data collection and identifying reduction opportunities globally. Our goal in FY21 was to increase the scope and accuracy of our data collection to build a robust baseline. Based on this improved data, we set reduction goals for 2025. This year we undertook a comprehensive emissions, energy, waste and water survey, which significantly improved the depth and quality of our data and our ability to pinpoint facilities for improvement. For FY21, we have:

  • Carbon emissions and energy data for approximately 85% of all operations
  • Water data for approximately 70% of all operations
  • Waste data for approximately 68% of all operations

This is a solid baseline because the distribution center facilities that produce the most waste and use the most resources are included in this data. Our carbon emissions, energy and waste data are also reported to the CDP. This year we started collecting data where possible for Scope 3 emissions, including business travel, downstream distribution and the portion of upstream distribution under Avnet’s control. Most of this data comes from our travel agencies and logistics partners for our distribution capabilities.

Our carbon emissions, energy and waste data are also reported to the CDP.

 

See below for the latest environmental data available:


1Collected energy data represents an estimated 100% (FY24), 88% (CY22) and 87% (CY21) of Avnet’s square footage, excluding land. For CY21-CY22, extrapolated energy data is estimated to 100% of Avnet’s square footage. Scope 1 = On-site generation of energy owned/controlled by Avnet (generation of on-site combustion of heat or electricity examples: solar, natural gas, fuel oil and corporate fleet). Scope 2 = Purchase of off-site generation of electricity, heating, cooling and steam consumed by Avnet facilities. It may contain a mix of both green and non-green energy. Facilities in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Romania, Switzerland and the U.K. use green electricity products (e.g., green tariffs) supported by energy attribute certificates and invoices.

Avnet follows the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard framework when measuring emissions. GHG data has not been verified by an external third party. For more information on Avnet’s GHG emissions methodology and how it determines accuracy, please see our FY24 Sustainability Report section on Energy management and addressing climate change. mtCO2e stands for metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.

GHG EMISSIONS SUMMARY (mtCO2e) CY21 CY22 FY24
Total Scope 1 & 2 emissions (location-based) 6,7 37,021 33,730 32,143
Total Scope 1 & 2 emissions (market-based) 6,7 30,789 28,013 25,933
    Scope 1 GHG emissions 6 6,556 8,219 8,204
    Scope 2 GHG emissions (location-based) 7 30,464 25,510 23,939
    Scope 2 GHG emissions (market-based) 7 24,232 19,793 17,729
Total Scope 3 emissions8 49,705 5,514,475 5,089,725
    Category 1: Purchased goods and services 9 - 5,425,818 4,972,954
    Category 2: Capital goods9 - 6,341 33,768
   Category 3: Fuel- and energy-related activities (not included in Scope 1 or 2)10 6,727 6,298 5,868
   Category 4: Upstream transportation and distribution11 19,811 20,383 8,090
   Category 5: Waste generated in operations12 558 864 389
   Category 6: Business travel5 3,064 9,127 11,063
   Category 7: Employee commuting13 1,409 1,574 16,363
   Category 9: Downstream transportation and distribution14 18,136 16,972 17,525
   Category 10: Processing of sold products15 - 830 736
   Category 12: End-of-life treatment of sold products15 - 25,138 22,283
   Category 13: Downstream leased assets16 - 1,130 686

 

Avnet follows the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard framework when measuring emissions. GHG data has not been verified by an external third party. For more information on Avnet’s GHG emissions methodology and how it determines accuracy, please see our FY24 Sustainability Report section on Energy management and addressing climate change. mtCO2e stands for metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.

6 Scope 1 emissions -- Includes sources of direct emissions owned or controlled by Avnet (generation of on-site combustion of heat or electricity examples: solar, natural gas, fuel oil and corporate fleet). Collected emissions data represents an estimated 100% (FY24), 88% (CY22) and 87% (CY21) of Avnet’s square footage, excluding land. For CY21-CY22, extrapolated data is estimated to 100% of Avnet’s square footage. Sources for emissions factors and calculations include EPA GHG Guidance: Direct Emissions From Stationary Sources and EPA GHG Inventory Guidance: Direct Emissions From Mobile Combustion Source, DEFRA Environmental Reporting Guidelines, and IEA CO2 Emissions From Fuel Combustion. Corporate fleet data was sourced from EMEA fleet and fuel emissions averages. For additional details regarding emissions factor sources, see our 2024 CDP report.

7 Scope 2 emissions -- Includes indirect emissions from purchased off-site generation of electricity, heating, cooling and steam consumed by Avnet facilities. Collected emissions data represents an estimated 100% (FY24), 88% (CY22) and 87% (CY21) of Avnet’s square footage, excluding land. For CY21-CY22, extrapolated data is estimated to 100% of Avnet’s square footage. Sources for emissions factors and calculations include EPA GHG Guidance: Indirect Emissions From Purchased Electricity, DEFRA Environmental Reporting Guidelines, the U.S. EPA Emissions & Generation Resource Integrated Database (eGRID) and IEA Emissions Factors. For additional details regarding emissions factor sources, see our 2024 CDP report.

8 Scope 3: Category 11: Use of sold products, Category 14: Franchises, and Category 15: Investments were deemed not relevant to Avnet’s operations. Category 8: Upstream leased assets – all leased assets that directly consume fuels or electricity are included in Scope 1 and Scope 2 inventory, excluding land.

9 Scope 3: Category 1: Purchased goods and services & Category 2: Capital goods -- Emissions for purchased goods and services were calculated with a hybrid methodology including both supplier-specific emission factor data and the spend-based method. The spend-based method was applied using Environmentally Extended Economic Input Output (EEIO) lifecycle analysis (LCA) emissions factors from the U.S. EPA. Avnet’s total direct and indirect spend was leveraged to account for all purchased goods and services in Category 1. Cash flows from investing activities/property, plant and equipment noted in Avnet’s 2024 10-K were leveraged to account for all capital goods in Category 2. Where available supplier-specific emission factors were leveraged from CDP Climate Questionnaires.

10 Scope 3: Category 3: Fuel- and Energy-Related Activities (not included in Scope 1 or Scope 2) -- Emissions calculated using well-to-tank and transmission and distribution emissions (FY24). Emissions calculated using standard average data method of 25% of Scope 1 emissions + 20% of Scope 2 emissions (CY21-CY22).

11 Scope 3: Category 4: Upstream transportation and distribution -- Emissions data sourced from carrier invoicing data provided by Data2Logistics. CO2 emissions were calculated based on DEFRA averages using mode, weight, distance and distance range (long haul, short haul, etc.) to determine the spent carbon. Data includes Avnet: AMER & EMEA and Farnell: AMER. Data does not include Avnet: APAC or Farnell: APAC and EMEA. Emissions are calculated for transportation and distribution logistics for carriers within Avnet’s control. For additional details regarding emissions sources, see our 2024 CDP report.

12 Scope 3: Category 5: Waste Generated in Operations -- Waste-type-specific emissions are calculated from waste generated during operations. 13 Scope 3: Category 7: Employee Commuting -- Commuter data was requested from Maricopa County Air Quality Department’s Travel Reduction Program survey. The survey included data from Avnet’s largest three Phoenix-based locations: the 47th Street headquarters and the Morelos and McKemy facilities. Emissions were calculated using the GHG Protocol’s distance-based methodology, including mode of transportation and weekly miles traveled. Commuter data was then extrapolated to account for 100% of Avnet’s FY24 total head count, excluding the total number of corporate fleet vehicles.

14 Scope 3: Category 9: Downstream transportation and distribution -- Emissions data sourced from carrier invoicing data provided by Data2Logistics. CO2 emissions were calculated based on DEFRA averages using mode, weight, distance and distance range (long haul, short haul, etc.) to determine the spent carbon. Data includes Avnet: AMER & EMEA and Farnell: AMER. Data does not include Avnet: APAC or Farnell: APAC and EMEA. Emissions are calculated for transportation and distribution logistics for carriers within Avnet’s control. For additional details regarding emissions sources, see our 2024 CDP report.

15 Scope 3: Category 10: Processing of sold products & Category 12: End-of-life treatment of sold products -- Avnet prioritized estimating emissions from the semiconductor products we sell since this represented a significant majority of Avnet sales. Calculations for the processing of sold goods (Category 10) and end-of-life treatment of sold goods (Category 12) were made based on the total quantity of semiconductors sold and extrapolated based on the percentage of total sales to reflect Avnet’s full operations. Assumptions of the energy consumption of a “pick and place” machine from literature and life cycle assessment (LCA) values were used to estimate processing emissions. To estimate emissions from the end-of-life treatment of sold products, the total mass of sold semiconductors was estimated leveraging LCA data. Average electronic recycling rates and emission factors from the U.S. EPA were used to estimate emissions from disposal at the end of their life.

16 Scope 3: Category 13: Downstream leased assets -- Emissions from electricity, natural gas, and refrigerants used for AC were estimated based on the geographic location, building use, and square footage of the leased space. For electricity and natural gas intensity factors, sources varied by geography but were all derived from national government agencies (i.e. CBECS in the United States). For AC/refrigerant intensity factors, a common intensity factor was used across all locations based on square footage derived from methodologies detailed by the US EPA and IPCC.

WASTE COLLECTED SUMMARY (METRICS TONS)18

WASTE CY21 CY22 FY24
Waste generated 6,354 5,738 3,216
Total hazardous waste 282 359 61
Total recycled waste 5,764 4,483 2,680
Recycled hazardous waste 282 80 59
Recycled nonhazardous waste 5,483 4,403 2,621
Total disposed waste 590 1,255 536
Disposed hazardous waste19 1 279 2
Disposed nonhazardous waste 589 976 534
 Percentage recycled (% calculated from extrapolated data for CY21-CY22) 87% 79% 83%

18 Collected waste data represents an estimated 66% (FY24), 70% (CY22) and 71% (CY21) of Avnet’s square footage, excluding land. For facilities that provided invoices without the weight of waste, data was estimated by applying usage rates. Usage rates were based on collected data and categorized by waste and facility type.
19 Increase in hazardous waste disposed from CY21 to CY22 was driven by disposal of hazardous waste at McKemy distribution center.

AVNET'S WATER USE SUMMARY (CUBIC METERS)20 CY21 CY22 FY24
Water withdrawn by source: - - -
     Surface water, including wetlands, rivers, lakes, oceans 0 0 0
     Groundwater 0 0 0
     Rainwater 0 0 0
     Wastewater from another organization 0 0 0
     Municipal water suppliers or other public or private water utilities 168,514 132,782 109,237
Total water withdrawn: 168,514 132,782 109,237
     Domestic 145,182 121,275 99,818
     Irrigation 5,296 5,303 1,170
     Process water 18,036 6,204 8,249
Total water consumed: 168,514 132,782 109,237
     Domestic 145,182 121,275 99,818
     Irrigation 5,296 5,303 1,170
     Process water 18,036 6,204 8,249

20Collected water data represents an estimated 70% (FY24), 68% (CY22) and 73% (CY21) of Avnet’s square footage, excluding land.

 

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Supporting customers to reduce their product footprint

Avnet can help customers at the design and production stages to reduce the environmental impact of their technology. We not only help customers achieve environmental compliance with products, but we can also help customers replace the operational footprint of their products by innovating greener and sustainable solutions. See how Avnet supports U.N. SDG #13 Climate Action through reducing energy loss in energy storage systems here

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