Southwire
Southwire Company, LLC, headquartered in the United States, is a leading manufacturer in the wire and cable industry. Founded in 1950, Southwire has established a strong presence across North America and beyond, specialising in the production of copper and aluminium wire, as well as various cable products. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions, including its commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, which sets it apart in a competitive market. Southwire's core offerings encompass a wide range of electrical products, from building wire to industrial cable, catering to diverse sectors such as construction, renewable energy, and telecommunications. With a robust market position, Southwire has achieved numerous accolades for its quality and service, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the electrical industry.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Southwire's score of 18 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Southwire's reported carbon emissions
As of 2021, Southwire Company, LLC reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 295,066,000 kg CO2e across various scopes. This includes about 106,062,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 189,004,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which were notably higher in previous years, reaching about 4,096,842,000 kg CO2e in 2016. Southwire has set ambitious near-term targets to address its carbon footprint. The company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 54.8% by 2032, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, it aims to achieve a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Southwire's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability within the electrical equipment and machinery sector, demonstrating a clear strategy to mitigate its environmental impact.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 291,968,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 125,053,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,096,842,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Southwire is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
