Enabling communities and driving innovation
Westcon-Comstor’s distribution philosophy is deeply rooted in community-driven values and genuine care for those around us.
Key highlights
Achieved goal of executing educational onboarding events
Invested in youth upskilling initiatives, including internships and experience-building activities
Incorporated diversity awareness days into the FY24 global calendar
Developed STEM programs to support disadvantaged communities
Communities in action
Westcon-Comstor aims to foster lasting change through charitable initiatives, raising funds, and encouraging employee collaboration. Some of our initiatives include:
Europe
UK: Raised funds for MacMillan Cancer Research, Save the Children, and Sebastian’s Action Trust.
Middle East
Volunteered during Ramadan, donated hygiene packs, and toys, and participated in a diabetes charity walk.
South Africa
Visited Africa Tikkun Youth Centre and hosted a festive celebration at Tembisa Society for the Aged.
Asia Pacific
New Zealand: Supported breast cancer awareness, Starship Foundation, and Christmas box packing.
Australia: Raised funds for cancer and cerebral palsy research, and men's health awareness.
Philippines: Participated in relief drives and supported local outreach programs.
Supplier engagement
In FY24, Westcon-Comstor deployed a sustainability questionnaire via a third-party platform to survey major vendors on key environmental and social topics. The topics covered include:
- Environmental governance and reporting: Explores suppliers' governance, policies, and reporting on climate and environmental issues.
- Labour and human rights governance: Provides insights on vendors' governance and policies on labour and human rights.
- Supply chain mapping: Provides insight into the structure and geographical spread of core vendors.
Other highlights
North America
Supported local charities like Toys for Tots and Meals on Wheels.
Iberia
Supported 193 disadvantaged children through plastic cap recycling, contributing €33,000.
Central European region
Donated 110 oak trees and €1,500 for children's charities.
Our commitment to community-driven values and innovative solutions is steadfast. We are dedicated to empowering disadvantaged groups through education and tech training, ensuring our initiatives align with corporate goals for sustainability.
