Avnet Inc
Avnet's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2022, Avnet completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Avnet has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Avnet's Operational Emissions
In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Avnet amounted to 33,729 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Avnet decreased by 8.89%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Avnet's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Avnet's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Avnet were 8,219 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Avnet reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Avnet's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 57.06%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Avnet's Scope 1 emissions increased by 25.37%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Avnet's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, Avnet reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19,793 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 25,510 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Avnet reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Avnet's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 53.11%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Avnet's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 16.26% in 2022, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Avnet use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2022, Avnet reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Avnet's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Avnet's Value Chain Emissions
In 2022, Avnet reported 55,218 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2022 disclosure of Avnet includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2021, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Avnet's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Avnet's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, Avnet reported total Scope 3 emissions of 55,218 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Avnet's Scope 3 emissions increased by 11.09%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Avnet disclose?
In 2022, Avnet reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Avnet's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, the largest contributors to Avnet's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 20,383 tCOâ‚‚e (36.91%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 16,972 tCOâ‚‚e (30.74%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 9,127 tCOâ‚‚e (16.53%)
Avnet's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Avnet's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2022, Avnet reported a total carbon footprint of 88,947 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.56% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Avnet's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 62.08% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 28.68%.