We foster a culture guided by the ethics of mutual respect, integrity and honesty. At Southwire, we are committed to supporting those values in every aspect of our business and working lives, and we promise transparency and responsiveness when challenges arise.

The Power to transform

As we power continuous transformation, we remain grounded in our legacy, our model of holistic value creation and the passion and dedication of our team. We are proud to share details on our annual performance, including our progress to date on Southwire's sustainability goals and in support of global frameworks including GRI, TCFD and the United Nations Global Compact.

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Doing Right

Material Topic: Ethics & Compliance

2032 goal: Maintain global leadership in our Ethics & Compliance program.

Progress: Maintained our place on the World's Most Ethical Companies® list in 2026.

Corporate Governance at Southwire

Southwire’s strong corporate governance program provides the foundation for our sustainability efforts, with oversight and responsibility extending up to our Board of Directors.

Our Board’s Sustainability Committee oversees policies and practices related to:

  • Environmental and social risks and opportunities
  • Team member health and safety
  • Corporate citizenship
     


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We Meet Challenges by Doing Right, The Right Way

Our firm commitment to ethics, anti-corruption, and transparency is at the heart of our Doing Right tenet. We want every team member to have the knowledge and resources needed to thrive in our “speak up” culture, and we promote awareness and reporting through a variety of programs and communications.

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The Copper Mark

Achieving The Copper Mark demonstrates the highest standard of responsible production in the copper industry, a commitment to continuous improvement, and contribution toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 7 Southwire manufacturing sites have been awarded The Copper Mark.


Information Security Approach

Increase end-user awareness

of cybersecurity best practices and risks.

Prioritize identity and access management

to maintain functions of our business and mitigate risks.

Promote cybersecurity best practices

among our leadership, partners and teams.

Emphasize cyber resilience and risk management

to protect our business and stakeholders.

Approach to Responsible Sourcing & Human Rights

Through proactive supply chain management, we drive impact at scale and work with partners who help us develop and deliver the innovative power solutions our customers need.

Supplier Engagement & Compliance

Provide guidance and outline standards and expectations for supplier activities and focus on supplier engagement to strengthen relationships, assess performance and encourage continuous improvement.

Human Rights

Expect suppliers, contractors and team members to uphold the human rights of all individuals associated with their organizations. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for human trafficking, forced labor and child labor.

Responsible Metals & Minerals Sourcing

Continuously work to identify responsible, sustainable sources of copper, aluminum and other metals while modeling and advocating for best practices on an industry scale.

Supplier Inclusion

Partner with a wide range of small and certified suppliers across the globe to strengthen operational resilience, reduce supply chain risk and build strong supplier connections.

Related Resources

Code of Business Conduct

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Supplier Code of Business Conduct

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Human Trafficking Policy

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Responsible Minerals Sourcing Policy

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ISO 9001 Certificate

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Regulatory Actions

Regulatory Actions

Doing Right Connection

Doing Right Connection

Ethics and Compliance Program Charter

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Southwire Canada 2025 Forced Labor Report

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We are pleased to announce the launch of Southwire's 2025 Sustainability Report: The Power to Transform.

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On Saturday, July 18, Southwire’s Project GIFT distributed essential school supplies to thousands of K-12 students in the West Ga. community through its annual Back to School drive.

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Southwire to Host Annual Drive-Thru Back to School Giveaway

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Southwire is excited to announce the return of its annual Back to School giveaway on Saturday, July 18.

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