Southwire has joined the EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Program, which will help us identify strategies to improve energy efficiency and accelerate progress toward our Carbon Zero goal.
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.
Our Approach
Across Southwire, we prioritize meaningful environmental action and sustainable best practices to help secure a vibrant future for our business and future generations. We engage our global sites and teams to monitor and reduce our environmental impact. Our Carbon Zero objective drives us to reduce Southwire’s emissions by increasing our use of renewable energy and minimizing the energy we consume. We know proactive action to protect our environment and climate is critical to ensuring that Southwire can continue to fulfill its mission for the next 100 years.
Implemented projects to address Scope 3 emissions by reducing value chain waste and increasing packaging circularity
Piloted an energy assessment process and sustainability playbook to guide energy-saving initiatives that support our Carbon Zero objective
Reduced hazardous waste generation through a new water stream process at our Douglas, GA plant
Furthered an ongoing project to recycle water across various sites
in Carrollton, Ga.
Embedded sustainability into design and engineering process for all non-modernization based capital projects
Our Waste Management Strategy Starts Here
Our commitment to Growing Green means we operate with a lens to the long-term health of our business and our planet. As we do so, we strive to manage the resources we use as responsibly and efficiently as possible while avoiding unnecessary waste. Whenever possible, we seek opportunities to “close the loop” by reusing materials and supporting a circular economy.
Southwire Joins ENERGY STAR® Program
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