Superior Essex, a leading manufacturer in the telecommunications and electrical wire and cable industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1930, the company has established itself as a key player in the market, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Superior Essex is renowned for its innovative solutions in copper and fibre optic cables, catering to a diverse range of sectors including telecommunications, data centres, and industrial applications. The company’s commitment to sustainability and advanced technology sets its products apart, ensuring high performance and reliability. With a strong market position, Superior Essex has achieved numerous accolades for its quality and service excellence, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the wire and cable industry.
How does Superior Essex's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Superior Essex's score of 29 is lower than 50% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Superior Essex reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,300,682,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 86,769,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 92,320,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 1,300,682,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a significant reduction from 2021, where total emissions were about 3,874,458,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 94,965,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 136,742,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 3,874,458,000 kg CO2e. Superior Essex's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Superior Essex Inc., reflecting a corporate family relationship. Despite the substantial emissions figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Superior Essex. The company is committed to addressing its carbon footprint, but further details on initiatives or targets are not available at this time.
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| 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 94,965,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 136,742,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,874,458,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Superior Essex has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

