Our commitment to sustainability is ever-growing
At Avnet Silica, we acknowledge the importance of measuring and mitigating our impact on the environment. As a large corporation supporting Europe's top technology companies, we have a responsibility and an opportunity to influence the future of our planet and society for the better. As we reflect on our long and proud history, we’re charting a decisive path forward and committing to building a sustainable future for our company and all our stakeholders.
The technology we help our partners create enables many possibilities that make the world smarter and safer, but for us, protecting our planet’s environment has to come first. Sustainability is a big part of the “what” we’re reaching for each and every day.
Because we operate in so many countries across Europe, it is of utmost importance that we pay careful attention to managing our carbon footprint and our impact on every community where we do business. That means holding ourselves – and our partners – to the highest standards. We encourage manufacturers to make environmental information available on their websites and partner closely with suppliers to provide customers with all the proper information/declarations available from related manufacturers.
A smaller footprint is our best foot forward
When we conducted a comprehensive environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability materiality assessment in 2020, our external stakeholders ranked climate as one of the issues most important to them. In addition, waste emerged as a key topic in the electronics industry that’s important to our employees.
Using the results of our materiality assessment to inform our strategy, shape decision-making and refine our disclosures, we’re making progress to reduce Avnet’s environmental impacts. We monitor our energy and direct and indirect emissions at our major facilities with the long-term objective to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency throughout our operations.

This will eventually include impacts upstream in our supply chain and downstream to our customers. We are currently focused on improving our emissions data and setting more ambitious goals. We aim to perform a complete carbon, water and waste footprint study, developing a strategy to increase renewables and reduce emissions, water and waste.
For more information on our work please see our Global Environmental Policy or our current Sustainability Report.
Environmental recognition
- Green Enterprise IT Award, Uptime Institute
- Top 12 Green IT Companies, Computerworld
- Green 15, InfoWorld
- Silver medal in the EcoVadis 2022 Sustainability Rating
REACH, RoHS and Conflict Minerals
You can learn more about Avnet Silica's supplier's REACH commitments by heading over to our dedicated REACH and RoHS page or you can download our own compliance statements below.
ESG
Environmental, Social & Governance Information
ESG is at the heart of every great company. Learn more about Avnet Silica's Environmental, Social & Governance initiatives.

EU REACH
REACH compliance statement
Download nowConflict Minerals
Conflict Minerals policy
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Sustainable technologies we are supporting
From vehicle electrification and EV charging to building and home automation, Avnet Silica is supporting some of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers in creating and distributing greener technology for a more sustainable world.
Sustainability through the Internet of Things
IoT (Internet of Things) can play a crucial role in supporting sustainability by harnessing the power of interconnected devices and real-time data. Through IoT technology, various industries can optimize their processes and practices to reduce their environmental impact and promote a more sustainable future.
In the realm of energy efficiency, IoT-enabled smart systems can monitor and control energy consumption in buildings, homes, and industries. By adjusting lighting, heating, and cooling based on occupancy and environmental conditions, energy wastage can be minimized, leading to reduced carbon emissions and lower energy bills. IoT also contributes to waste management, where smart bins and waste collection systems optimize collection routes, reducing fuel consumption and decreasing the amount of waste ending up in landfills. This encourages recycling efforts and enhances overall waste management efficiency. For water conservation, IoT sensors provide real-time data on water usage in agriculture, urban areas, and industrial processes. With this information, farmers and industries can optimize irrigation practices, reducing water wastage and promoting sustainable water usage. And in agriculture, IoT devices offer insights into soil moisture levels, weather conditions, and crop health. Farmers can utilize this data to optimize irrigation, reduce the need for harmful pesticides, and improve overall agricultural productivity in an environmentally friendly manner.
We could give endless examples of the impact of IoT on sustainability, but why not tune into our We Talk IoT Podcast and learn more about the businesses making a genuine difference in sustainability with their solutions.
Episode 31: Smart Water Meters - Revolutionizing Water Conservation with Data and AI
Can you imagine cities like Shanghai or Melbourne running out of water within the next 20 years? It's a frightening thought, but with an average household consuming almost 130 litres of water per person, we must cut our usage by half to keep the water flowing for all.
Episode 32: Revving Up for a Greener Future: EV Charging and V2G Technology
As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, and the need for efficient and reliable charging infrastructure is growing Vehicle-to-grid Technology offers a solution that not only meets the energy needs but also benefits the electrical grid and helps reduce carbon emissions.
Episode 34: How IoT Protects Forests and Combats Climate Change
Wildfires across the globe are worsening. They are growing larger, becoming more intense and frequent, and even creating their own weather – from Australia to North America, from the Arctic to Africa. According to a United Nations report, Climate change and land-use change are projected to make wildfires more frequent and intense, with a global increase of extreme fires of up to 14 percent by 2030, 30 percent by the end of 2050, and 50 percent by the end of the century.
Episode 37: Unleashing the Power of Wind Energy (NEW)
Hold on to your hats: In today’s episode, we discuss one of the fastest-growing renewable power sources: wind energy. Did you know that a single wind turbine has the potential to generate enough electricity to power 1,400 homes?
Sustainable Sourcing: Nurturing the Global Supply Chain
Supply chains are responsible for a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions. According to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), supply chain emissions are estimated to be more than 5.5 times higher than a company's direct emissions, on average.
It's incredibly important for companies to periodically review and improve their supply chains where possible. Hundreds of businesses across EMEA have used Avnet Silica's MYSUPPLY service to build a more resilient and sustainable supply chain, which in turn can improve profits.
Avnet's CEO, Phil Gallagher explains how digitized supply chains can help cut waste and CO2 emissions.
See MYSUPPLYSupporting the sustainability businesses of the future
Avnet Silica helps start ups bring game-changing products to market by supplying them with our own solutions, products and also advising on developing suitable strategies for cooperating with established SMEs.
At Embedded World 2023, Paltech GmbH won Avnet Silica's BayStartUP Robotics & Adaptive Computing Challenge, in collaboration with AMD.
"As a startup, we greatly appreciate the resources and expertise that they provided us with, particularly the Kria KR260 powered by AMD. This powerful technology enabled us to develop a highly effective mobile robotics solution that can efficiently and accurately control weeds. Avnet Silica's commitment to supporting startups like ours is truly commendable.” - Felix Schiegg, CEO at Paltech GmbH
Learn MoreSTMicroelectronics: Hitting the triple bottom line
STMicroelectronics published its Environmental Decalogue in 1995 and has been on a sustainability journey for nearly three decades. Learn how STMicroelectronics is seeking to become carbon neutral in 2027 by hitting the 'triple bottom line'.
Learn MoreAlliance Memory, Inc. Nexperia
Click on the links below to access our suppliers' EU REACH SVHC content reports:
AMD (Xilinx)
Cirrus Logic
Coilcraft PDF 1 | PDF 2 | ZIP 1
Delta PDF 1
Dialog Semiconductor PDF 1 | PDF 2 | PDF 3 | PDF 4 | PDF 5 | PDF 6
Diodes Incorporated PDF 1
Halo Electronics XLS 1 | XLS 2 | ZIP 1
Laird PDF 1 | PDF 2 | PDF 3 | PDF 4
LIFUD TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD PDF 1
Marvell Asia PTE Ltd PDF 1 | PDF 2 | PDF 3 | ZIP 1
Microchip
Micron
NXP
onsemi
Panasonic Electric Works
Panasonic Industrial Devices
PAN JIT PDF 1 | PDF 2 | PDF 3
Renesas
Semtech PDF 1 | PDF 2 | PDF 3 | PDF 4 | ZIP 1 | ZIP 2
Sharp
Torex
WEEN Semiconductors PDF 1
Western Digital / SanDisk PDF 1 | PDF 2 | PDF 3 | PDF 4 | ZIP 1 | ZIP 2 | ZIP 3 | ZIP 4 | ZIP 5
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