From October 7 to 9, Sonepar teams around the world came together to celebrate the first-ever Purpose Days, a global event dedicated to our shared Purpose: Powering Progress for Future Generations.
A worldwide movement in action
This inaugural edition united 21 countries, hosted over 120 local activities, and engaged more than 5,600 participants, including associates, customers, and suppliers. From workshops and community outreach to sustainability initiatives and innovation showcases, Purpose Days turned our bold commitments into concrete actions.
“The Purpose Days have inspired a lot of Sonepar's associates and brought our Purpose to life! Every day, our collective energy is growing to make a positive impact.”
— Jessica Lam, SVP Sustainability
Living our purpose, together
The event is a demonstration of what’s possible when we act as one. Across continents and cultures, Sonepar teams showed how our values translate into meaningful actions that benefit our communities and the planet.
Highlights from Purpose Days:
- Local sustainability projects led by associates.
- Customer and supplier engagement around shared goals.
- Interactive sessions on innovation and inclusion.
- Team-building activities that reinforced our global unity.
What comes next?
Purpose Days may be over, but the momentum continues. As we move forward, we remain committed to powering progress for future generations through our commitment.
Purpose
Our purpose is rooted in its core activities through six impactful bold commitments, engaging associates and stakeholders around common initiatives and goals.