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.

Our Approach

Our vision says it all: We Deliver Power…Responsibly®. At Southwire, that means we stay true to our company’s legacy of acting with honesty and integrity and treating one another with mutual respect. This sentiment applies to all aspects of the way we operate — driving us to model effective leadership, practice sustainable sourcing, and power ethical and responsible business practices, in and beyond our company’s walls.

Completed a third-party climate risk assessment and began creating
a climate risk management action plan

Named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2024® by Ethisphere

Engaged thousands of team members during Ethics and Compliance week virtually and through onsite visits

Achieved The Copper Mark certification for responsible production at three Southwire sites

Deployed ~$840M million in diverse supplier spend, a 25% increase from 2022



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Ethisphere Names Southwire as One of the World's Most Ethical Companies®

Southwire is pleased to announce that it has received the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This year, 136 honorees were recognized, spanning 20 countries and 44 industries.

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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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Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Management

At Southwire, we take seriously our responsibility to safeguard information relating to our company, customers, suppliers, and team members. We invest in resources and educate our team members to enhance our data and information security to prevent breakdowns and security breaches.

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Ensuring a Responsible and Sustainable Supply Chain

Our Supplier Sustainability program sets the foundation for rigorous procurement practices that support the resilience, competitiveness, and longevity of our company. As part of our program, we invest in diverse suppliers, including businesses owned and operated by minorities, women, and veterans. In addition, we support the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative’s (EITI) goal of promoting open and accountable management of natural resources and are a partner of the Copper Mark.

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 2023 Forced Labor Report

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