Our Sustainability Journey
As a family business, Southwire proudly continues building on our commitment to environmental stewardship and corporate sustainability by prioritizing stakeholder expectations, and supporting the wellbeing of our communities and the environment in which we live. To help us meet this commitment, we organize our sustainability strategy around five core tenets: Growing Green, Living Well, Giving Back, Doing Right and Building Worth.
Sustainability News
12 for Life® Partners with Independent Electrical Contractors to Offer Electrician Certification to Students
March 15, 2023
Southwire’s 12 for Life® is pleased to partner with the Independent Electrical Contractor’s (IEC) Atlanta and Georgia Chapters to provide a Skills-Based Electrical Installer Program to its students.
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Southwire’s Project GIFT to Host Walk for Water in Carrollton
March 16, 2023
Nearly 2.2 billion people in the world lack access to safe water. On Saturday, April 15, Southwire’s Project GIFT is partnering with Water Mission for its second-annual Walk for Water - raising awareness and funds to help address this global issue.
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Southwire Accelerates Change for the Future with Formula E
March 06, 2023
Southwire is pleased to announce that it will be the Official Wire and Cable Provider of Formula E, a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) racing.
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Southwire Signs Letters of Commitment for the Copper Mark
February 08, 2023
Supporting the company’s ambition to be a leader in sustainability, Southwire has signed letters of commitment for the Copper Mark, affirming its commitment to the responsible production of copper.
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Southwire’s El Paso Plant Reapproved as a VPP Star Site
January 17, 2023
Southwire’s plant located in El Paso, Texas, has been reapproved as a Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Star site from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA).
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Southwire Partners with Spring Health to Provide Mental Health Benefits
December 07, 2022
As the company seeks to sustain a culture that acknowledges the importance of mental health and wellness, Southwire has announced a partnership with Spring Health, a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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Our Core Tenets
Our five core tenets allow us to deepen our vision and commitments by strengthening and aligning our programs, goals and governance. Driven by the highest standard of excellence, we appreciate the need for continued improvement and are proud that our results continue to build a stronger Southwire.Our Vision
At Southwire, our employees are The People Behind the Power™ of what is possible. We seek to discover, develop and distribute strong and sustainable solutions that exceed the expectations of our stakeholders around the world.Our Commitment
Southwire is committed to inspire the lives we touch by developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of our communities as We Deliver Power...Responsibly® through our core tenets.
Metrics at a Glance
We report a number of key metrics that help measure our sustainability performance year over year.
Metrics at a Glance