- COVID-19 pandemic
- Supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 pandemic and global inflation
- Increased employee turnover
- Evolving cyber-risk landscape
- Increasing regulatory standards and environmental concerns
Southwire Company, LLC and its subsidiaries and affiliates
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Southwire Company, LLC and its subsidiaries and affiliates disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 303.8K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 106.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 197.7K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
303.8K tCO2e/year
2021
Renewable Energy
Approximately 6% (through CRSP program)
of total energy
Water Usage
894 ML/year
2021
Waste
56.6K tons/year
2021
Energy Use
3.9M GJ/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 106.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 197.7K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 303.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 340.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2017 | 207.6K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 304725 tCO2e (Scope 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Completed installation of a solar generation system at corporate headquarters
- Installed new EV charging stations at Southwire Family Medical Center and Heflin, Alabama plant
- Broke ground on new copper rod manufacturing plant powered by 100% renewable electricity
- Reduced overall water use by 11% compared to 2016 baseline
- Recycled over three million pounds of scrap insulating compound
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve a TRIR of 0.5 by 2023
- Launch electronics recycling programs in 100% of communities by 2023
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% zero carbon energy for operations by 2025
- Achieve recognition on Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies list by 2025
- Grow incremental revenue from sustainable products to $1 billion by 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy & GHG EmissionsMaterials, Recycling & Circular EconomyWater & WastewaterCybersecurity & Data PrivacyEthics, Anti-Corruption & TransparencySustainable Supply Chain & Procurement PracticesDiversity, Equity & InclusionEmployee Engagement & RetentionTalent AttractionWorkplace Safety & Employee Well-beingCommunity Engagement & PartnershipsPhilanthropy & VolunteerismClimate Change & Zero Carbon TransitionCustomer ExperienceProduct Quality & Safety