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Shaping the future of sustainable communications infrastructure.

Superior Essex Communications is committed to taking ambitious action and is ready to support your sustainability goals.

What drives us - from the ground up and top down

Our Sustainability Commitments

Since 2008

In 2008, team members at our Hoisington, Kansas plant made the decision to do something about their environmental impact. Supported by Superior Essex Communications, they achieved Zero Waste to Landfill certification in 2014, setting foundations for our entire sustainability program and the industry firsts that followed.

Carbon

Committed to supporting global carbon reduction efforts, Superior Essex Communications has set ambitious carbon reduction targets in alignment and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. Our roadmap aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, actively advancing impact reduction practices to safeguard our planet for generations to come.

3rd Party Certified Products

We rigorously evaluate our supply chain, prioritizing impact reduction, ethical labor practices, and responsible resource extraction. Third-party verification confirms our dedication to product and operational transparency with the intent to promote a healthier, responsibly sourced, and sustainable built environment.

MissionNext

MissonNext is the overarching vision of the future of of Superior Essex Communications. Organized from the ground up by our inclusive, cross-functional MissionNext committee, the MissionNext program aims to evolve our organization for the benefit of customers, current and future employees, and the world at large.

Work Beyond Cable

Driving positive change in our industry and the built environment requires collective effort. Our team recognizes this and actively leads and participates in many industry organizations. There, we emphasize collaboration, share expertise, and cross pollinate innovation to amplify our impact and foster sustainable advancements.

Reporting and Disclosure

Superior Essex Communications is committed to corporate transparency, prioritizing consistent reporting of the ongoing development of our environmental, social, and governance initiatives. We believe in the power of clear disclosure, fostering trust and accountability with stakeholders while championing sustainable and responsible business practices.

Sustainability Video Library

Our Commitment to Transparency and Sustainability

Superior Essex discusses the importance of sustainability, their commitment to transparency and sustainable manufacturing practices, and their contributions toward LEED certification through the publication of Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) and Health Product Declarations (HPD) for their premises copper and optical fiber cables.

The latest Articles, press releases, and information

Sustainability Updates

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Superior Essex Communications Celebrates a Decade of Zero Waste to Landfill Certification and 50 Years of Operations at Hoisington, KS Facility
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Bridging the Digital Divide with Communication Infrastructure
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Superior Essex Communications' Commitment to Sustainability Recognized with SBTi Target Validation
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Superior Essex Communications Unveils Latest MissionNext Report
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Superior Essex Communications partnership with Parallel Sustainability
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Superior Essex Communications Ignites Customer Experience with Website Revamp
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Congressman August Pfluger Visits Superior Essex Communications Plant
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Superior Essex Communications Reaffirms Cable Products’ Compliance with BABA Act For BEAD-Funded Networks
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Superior Essex Communications Welcomes Chris Freitag as New President
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The Transformational Power of Broadband: How High-Quality Connectivity is Shaping Communities and Fueling Economic Growth
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5G: Closing the Digital Divide
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Superior Essex Communications Announces Expansion of Manufacturing Facility
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PowerWise 1G & 10G Heat Dissipater
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Our Legacy of Innovation
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Committed to Transparency and Sustainability, Part II
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Committed to Transparency and Sustainability
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REEL Quick: How Superior Essex Cables Contribute toward LEED Credits
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How Do Others View Superior Essex Communications? (Part 2)
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Superior Essex Celebrates Aviation History on International Women’s Day
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How Do Others View Superior Essex Communications? (Part 1)
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Superior Essex Employees Expand Neighborhood Outreach
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Sustainability Through Transparency
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The Impact of Implemented Systems on Sustainable Intelligent Buildings
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Was the Destination Worth the Journey?
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The Benefits and Capabilities of Sustainable Intelligent Buildings
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Superior Essex Communications and Regenerative Built Environment Enter Partnership to Bring Sustainability Training to Latin America
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Our Industry-Leading Sustainability: Superior Essex Wins the ILFI Manufacturing Visionary Award
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