Doing Right
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
83% of team members competed annual cybersecurity training in 2022
Hosted Ethics & Compliance Week for the third year
$672 million in total spend with small- and diverse-owned businesses in 2022
37% of supply chain made up of small- and diverse-owned businesses in 2022
Participant in The Copper Mark’s Fabricator pilot
Corporate Governance at Southwire
Our Board’s Sustainability Committee oversees policies and practices related to:
- Environmental and social risks and opportunities
- Team member health and safety
- Corporate citizenship
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.
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.
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
DownloadSupplier Code of Business Conduct
DownloadHuman Trafficking Policy
DownloadConflict Minerals Policy
DownloadISO 9001 Certificate
DownloadRegulatory Actions
Regulatory ActionsDoing Right Connection
Doing Right ConnectionEthics and Compliance Program Charter
DownloadSustainability News
Southwire to Host Drive-Thru Toy Collection Drive in Carrollton
November 16, 2023
Southwire is excited to announce the return of its annual Toy Drive benefiting Toys for Tots on Thursday, Dec. 7, and Friday, Dec. 8, in Carrollton, Ga. from 7:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. (EST).
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Southwire Announces Partnership with READY Robotics
November 08, 2023
Southwire is pleased to announce a partnership with READY Robotics, a pioneer in cutting-edge automation solutions that overcome the obstacles faced by manufacturers, to deploy automation at five of the company’s facilities.
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Southwire Joins ENERGY STAR® Program in Partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
October 18, 2023
Supporting the company's intent to be a leader in sustainability, Southwire has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program.
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Southwire’s Huntersville Plant Recognized for the Eighth Year with Air Compliance Excellence (ACE) Award
October 02, 2023
Southwire’s facility in Huntersville, N.C., has again been recognized for its efforts in achieving compliance with air quality permits by receiving the annual Air Compliance Excellence (ACE) Award.
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