We aim to reduce our environmental footprint, even as we sustain our business and the communities in which we live and work. We recognize that our success depends on the conscientious use of the finite resources of our planet, and we maintain a deep commitment to responsible growth and actively integrating environmental priorities into our core operations. 

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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Growing green

Material Topic: Energy & GHG Emissions

2032 goal: 54.8% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions and 30% of Scope 3 emissions from a 2022 baseline year.

Progress: Reduced 25% of Scope 1 and 2 emissions; No reduction in Scope 3 emissions.

Growing green

Material Topic: Circular Economy

2032 goal: All plastic packaging to contain at least 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.

Progress: 65% of plastic packaging contains at least 30% PCR content.

Emissions Reduction Approach

Identify

energy efficiency projects to modernize our operations and optimize production while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and costs.

Leverage

sustainable solutions, such as renewable electricity and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.

Implement

initiatives to address our Scope 3 value chain emissions.

Engage

industry peers to identify and scale best practices.

Factor

sustainability into capital deployment decisions to position Southwire for sustainable growth.

Waste Management Approach

Replace

and embrace materials that are recycled, biodegradable or otherwise sustainable to reduce landfill waste and support a circular economy.

Reduce

overall material usage by modernizing our facilities, streamlining our processes and designing products and packaging with their full lifecycle in mind.

Redesign

current packaging to support a circular economy, leverage options that are durable enough to be reused and use environmentally friendly materials.

Recycle

existing materials, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics and wood, to divert them from landfills.

Reuse

existing materials, such as empty reels and components from end-of-life products, to create closed loop systems that reduce operating waste and costs.

Water Management Approach

Comply

with all regulatory requirements, and where possible, exceed them.

Conserve

community water resources by focusing on efficiency.

Maximize

water recirculation and reuse.

Minimize

the output of physical or chemical contaminants.

Monitor

water usage and embrace sustainable withdrawal and discharge practices.

Invest

in initiatives and modernization projects to further optimize and reduce our water usage over time.

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