Global Challenges close to home
Environmental, Social and Governance
Global challenges close to home
As a company with global reach, and local presence we are committed to supporting international charitable organizations and initiatives, as well as smaller local charities that make great impact on local communities.
From supporting global educational projects for children to supporting local beekeepers and protecting the bee population we took steps to drive positive impact.
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We are proud to support the nearBees organization and contribute to the preservation of our environment, and local biodiversity in Germany. We not only sponsor bee colonies, but we also offer our customers 100% natural giveaways such as beeswax wrapping paper or beeswax candles.
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For every sign-up, we donated 1 EUR. In addition to that, for each order, we did donate 1 or 10 EUR (MOV). The COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund supported WHO and partners’ work to ensure all countries were able to prevent, detect, and respond to COVID-19. This work was guided by the COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan.
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During the distribution of our Brand Survey we decided to support charities with £5 for each survey submitted. We donated £1315 to 'Girls Who Code'. Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. Girls Who Code is an organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential to our mission.
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We have been supporting Hearty Foundation in Poland for few years. In the past our customers could receive Xmas postcards designed by children in the care of Foundation. During Big Winter Event in 2021 - We had the pleasure to support with our donation projects that the foundation runs to prevent technological exclusion of young people and prepare them to be able to successfully operate in technology lead markets.
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During the distribution of our Brand Survey we decided to support charities with £5 for each survey submitted. We donated £780 to DEC Fund. The DEC brings together 15 leading UK aid charities to raise funds quickly and efficiently at times of crisis overseas.
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During the distribution of our Brand Survey we decided to support charities with £5 for each survey submitted. We donated £1400 to 'Save the Children'. Save the Children's work saves and improves children's lives around the world. They work to ensure children have healthcare, food and shelter, as well as learning and child protection services when children need it most.
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3Bee develops systems to improve bees' health and to protect the biodiversity. Through their unique technologies, beekeepers can constantly and comprehensively monitor their hives in order to optimize production, save time and treat their bees by preventing problems and diseases.
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For every sign-up, we donated 1 EUR. In addition to that, for each order, we did donate 1 or 10 EUR (MOV). Plan International is a child-centred organization that works with all genders to advance children’s rights, we are intentional about prioritizing equality for girls through our programmes and advocacy, especially for those who are most vulnerable and at risk of being left behind.
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The Micro:bit Educational Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to inspire every child to create their best digital future. They are developing hardware and software that inspires young people to get excited about technology and the opportunities it presents for them.
The foundation is creating free, user-friendly educational resources to support teachers in delivering engaging and creative lessons also they are working with like-minded partners to deliver high-impact educational programmes across the globe.
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The World Bee Project runs beekeeping education and skills trainings for tribal women from rural India, which enables them to establish sustainable livelihoods as beekeepers through the sale of honey and bee products. The women also help to restore biodiversity by planting declining plant species and learning to protect and increase populations of the native honeybee species.
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Planet Bee is dedicated to creating a green-minded generation by teaching about the importance of bees as a pathway to STEM through the power of science and stewardship. We support project Beekeeper’s in Need dedicated to beekeepers with a grant to start one or more beehives.
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“The principles of resiliency and sustainability have been the bedrock of Avnet’s business for 100 years. After the past year’s events — a global pandemic, the consequences of climate change and the urgent need for more diversity and inclusion in business and society — these principles are even more relevant.”
– Avnet CEO Phil Gallagher.