CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Premier Farnell takes seriously its role as a responsible corporate citizen and seeks to take account of the economic, social and environmental impacts of its operations.
 

AWARDS

Awards 2009

Premier Farnell has recently received the following awards for our achievements in the field of corporate responsibility;

 

 

Business in the Community CR Index

Business in the Community CR Index

In 2009 we achieved the platinum level in the Business in the Community Corporate Responsibility Index yielded an increase in our score from the Gold band of the previous year. During 2010 we aim to achieve the platinum plus band, published in 2011.

 

US National Safety Council

In 2009 5 Premier Farnell companies were awarded the US National Safety Council Occupational Safety Excellence Award. These awards recognized exemplary safety records at Newark, MCM, Akron Brass (Weldon) and Akron Brass (Washington).

 

FTSE4GoodFTSE4Good

We were again listed in the FTSE4Good UK index for 2009, having been a member since its launch in July 2001. This index reflects the corporate responsibility performance of companies listed in the FTSE share index.

 

 

 

Business in the Environment

The Business in the Environment regional index for Yorkshire and the Humber awarded Premier Farnell Platinum status for our commitment and success in reducing our environmental impacts, and engendering environmental stewardship practices amongst our staff, having participated since 1999.

The Company was also awarded the regional Business in the Environment Long Term Achievement Award for our consistent improvement over three years up to 2009.

Premier Farnell Awards and Nominations 2009

MonthAwarding BodyAwardCompany 
February Epocs Web Sales Award Farnell
MarchOmron (Eletronica 2008) Distributor Award Farnell 
April    
May Ariba




Yorkshire Post Environment Awards
Spend Management Excellence Award 2009

Charte de Diversite

Best Environmental Business (Shortlist)
Newark


Farnell (Liege)
JuneWAGO

National Safety Council


National Safety Council



National Safety Council


National Safety Council


Yorkshire and Humber Environment Awards
2009 Distributor Of The Year

Occupational Safety Excellence Award

Occupational Safety Excellence Award

Occupational Safety Excellence Award


Occupational Safety Excellence Award

Long Term Improvement Award
Newark

MCM


Newark



Akron Brass (Weldon)

Akron Brass (Washington)

Farnell

JulyOrange Business ExcellenceBest Use Of Technology in Business Award (Finalist) Farnell 
AugustPanasonic Demand Creation AwardFarnell 
September   
OctoberInvestor Relations Society Best Practice Awards Award for Most Effective Overall Annual Report (Shortlist) Premier Farnell 
November EDN China

NEDA Channel
Marketing Awards

NEDA Channel Marketing Awards

NEDA Channel Marketing Awards

NEDA Channel Marketing Awards

NEDA Channel Marketing Awards

NEDA Channel Marketing Awards

NEDA Channel Marketing Awards

NEDA Channel Marketing Awards

NEDA Channel Marketing Awards
Engineer's Favourite Distributor

Platinum Excellence Award For Advertising Campaign

Platinum Excellence Award For Integrated Marketing

Platinum Excellence Award For Corporate Newsletter

Platinum Excellence Award For Corporate Capabilities

Gold Award For Full Page Image Advertising

Gold Award For Co-op Advertising

Gold Award For Corporate Newsletter

Gold Award For Web Promotion


Gold Award For Industry Advocacy
Premier Electronics

Newark


Newark


Newark


Newark


Newark


Newark


Newark


Newark


Newark
December

Eletronic Weekly's

Elektra Awards
Ohmite 

Distributor Of the Year

The President's Elite Award For Sales Excellence
Farnell

Farnell