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.
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
Ethisphere Names Southwire as One of the World's Most Ethical Companies®
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.
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
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DownloadHuman Trafficking Policy
DownloadResponsible Minerals Sourcing Policy
DownloadISO 9001 Certificate
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Regulatory ActionsDoing Right Connection
Doing Right ConnectionEthics and Compliance Program Charter
DownloadSouthwire Canada 2023 Forced Labor Report
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