Superior Essex Global Head of Sustainability, Annie Bevan, has been elected co-chair of the Telecommunications Industry Association’s corporate sustainability working groupalongside Stephen Bernard, Sr. Sustainability Manager for AT&T. With this appointment, the group, whose stated goal is to “provide ICT companies with efficient and accessible Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility tools, support, and benchmarking focused on reducing environmental impacts while improving social and ethical business practices globally”, has recognized Superior Essex as a consistent leader in expanding sustainability practices across the ICT marketplace.
With the addition of Superior Essex to the group along with her co-chair appointment, Annie hopes to direct ICT industry resources towards sustainability focused outcomes as communications technology continues to advance:
“This is an awesome opportunity for the ICT industry to come together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy usage, and waste as well as continue to innovate and evolve with 5G networks. I hope that we can leverage the combined business power of our industry to drive sustainability throughout our society.”
About Superior Essex Communications
Superior Essex Communications is the leading manufacturer and supplier of communications cable in North America. It is on the forefront of innovation through Power over Ethernet, Intelligent Buildings and Cities, 5G Fiber infrastructure including Hybrid and Composite solutions, as well as technological advancements being made at its Product Development Center. Superior Essex Communications is also setting the pace on sustainability by being the first and only company with a Zero Waste to Landfill Certification at its Hoisington (KS) plant; the first wire and cable producer to contribute points to LEED certification, and the first to offer verified sustainable cables in over 50 products. Superior Essex Communications is Everywhere You Live and Work®. Additional information is available at http://superioressexcommunications.com