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Avnet’s commitment to sustainability

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“For over 100 years, Avnet has been guided by the values of integrity and inclusiveness. These values have helped our business navigate through every wave of innovation—from radio parts to PCs and smartphones, and now AI. They continue to shape how we face challenges: by bringing together a variety of perspectives to make thoughtful, forward-looking decisions. Our commitment to sustainability is built on this same foundation. We focus on people, the planet and the possibilities because building the future starts with how we act today.”

– Avnet CEO Phil Gallagher

As Avnet moves forward, we strive to be a responsible business for all our partners and stakeholders so that our actions today make a positive impact tomorrow.

For a list of Avnet's sustainability ratings and disclosures, view our Sustainability Ratings. Additionally, Avnet's Sustainalytics ratings are as follows:

ESG Risk Rating Overall Score = 5.9
ESG Risk Rating Category = Negligible Risk*

Sustainability reports: FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY19-FY20 | FY17-FY18 | FY16 | FY14

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Environment: sustainability and climate

At Avnet we’re focused on environmentally sustainable business practices that benefit our society and our world, in addition to our focus on sustainability for our company. We believe it makes good business sense to understand, be aware of, and proactively work on ways we can be an environmentally-friendly global company. We’re making progress to reduce Avnet’s environmental impact and are continuing to shape our sustainability strategy and goals. We’re focusing on where we can make the most significant impact, such as climate change and waste reduction.

Learn more about Avnet’s efforts in Environmental Sustainability.

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Social: people and communities

Avnet’s employees are its most important stakeholders and the Avnet Code of Conduct sets standards and expectations for a workplace that prioritizes health and safety, fair labor practices, equal opportunity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and retaliation.

At Avnet, we aspire to create an inclusive environment in which every employee feels a sense of belonging. We celebrate our differences and believe that a diverse workforce fosters the ability to leverage a broader range of perspectives and leads to better decision-making and enhanced outcomes.

Learn more about Avnet’s Inclusion.

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Community engagement

Understanding the power of working together, we partner with suppliers, customers and vendors to maximize our impact in the community. We also back up that commitment with financial support by investing in programs and projects in our communities targeted at improving STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education, promoting environmental conservation and communities in crisis.

That sense of responsibility spreads throughout the company. Our employee-led volunteer initiative, Avnet Cares, supports employees who are making a difference through hands-on and skills-based volunteering.

Learn more about Avnet’s impact through Avnet Cares.

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Corporate governance: ethics and compliance

Ethically and environmentally sound business practices are fundamental to Avnet’s culture and identity. At Avnet, “we mean what we say, we respect others and we do business the right way.” Our aim is to promote fairness, seek to prevent corruption and unethical behavior, and provide accountability for actions.

We train our employees to identify and avoid potential corruption, and we insist on compliance with trade, anti-corruption and other laws. We are also careful to select resellers and other business partners who share our commitment to clean business practices.

Learn more about Avnet’s focus on Ethics and Governance.

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Human rights

Avnet values and seeks to uphold basic human rights in all our operations and obligates its supply chain partners to uphold the same standards. We provide reasonable working hours and fair wages. We do not use or tolerate others’ use of forced labor or human trafficking practices, including the exploitation of children. We respect the rights of all workers including the right to associate, peaceably assemble and communicate concerns with management without fear of discrimination or harassment. We recognize and respect the rights of all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or any other legally protected trait, and do not discriminate against anyone based on the same. We are also taking steps to work toward a conflict-free supply chain.

Learn more about Avnet’s efforts in Human rights.

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Supply chain due diligence

Avnet can only be successful in business and conduct their operations responsibly if their activities align with environmental and human rights standards. These standards have never been more important in supply chains. They provide guidelines for environmentally friendly, socially acceptable, and ethically sound supply chain practices. To protect our business and avoid exposure to non-compliance, Avnet implemented a due diligence process to identify, assess, prevent, and stop human rights and environmental risks and violations. Voluntary frameworks (e.g., UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights) already promote supply chain due diligence, and this is increasingly being incorporated into laws and regulations to address both environmental and human rights impacts. The due diligence obligations apply not only to Avnet’s own operations and those of its subsidiaries but also to its entire value chain.

Learn more about Avnet’s Supply Chain Due Diligence program

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*In April 2025, Avnet, Inc. received an ESG Risk Rating of 5.9 and was assessed by Morningstar Sustainalytics to be at Negligible risk of experiencing material financial impacts from ESG factors. In no event the information on this webpage shall be construed as investment advice or expert opinion as defined by the applicable legislation. The information contained or reflected herein is not directed to or intended for use or distribution to India-based clients or users and its distribution to Indian resident individuals or entities is not permitted, and Morningstar/Sustainalytics accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the actions of third parties in this respect.