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Sonoco, officially known as Sonoco Products Company, is a prominent player in the paper and paper products industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1899, the company has a long-standing history of innovation and growth, serving a diverse range of markets across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Specialising in packaging solutions, consumer and industrial paper products, Sonoco is recognised for its sustainable practices and customised packaging designs that meet the needs of various sectors. Its core offerings include rigid paper containers, flexible packaging, and protective packaging, distinguished by their durability and eco-friendly features.
With a strong market position and a reputation for quality, Sonoco continues to be a leader in the global paper packaging industry, driven by a commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility.
48
DitchCarbon score
+31 vs industry average
Sonoco’s score of 48 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Paper Products is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.732
20182025
The Paper Products industry has reduced its overall emissions by 29% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sonoco's reported carbon emissions
Sonoco, a US-headquartered company in the paper and paper products industry, reported its most recent total emissions for 2025 as approximately 5.32 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 544.2 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of approximately 437.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 4.34 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, Sonoco's total emissions were approximately 4.39 billion kg CO2e in 2024, comprising Scope 1 emissions of roughly 637.6 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of about 503 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 3.24 billion kg CO2e. For 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 646.2 million kg CO2e and market-based Scope 2 emissions of about 541.8 million kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were around 4.31 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3, with Scope 1 at roughly 719.3 million kg CO2e and market-based Scope 2 at approximately 577 million kg CO2e.
Sonoco has established ambitious climate commitments, with its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved near-term targets classified as "Well-below 2°C". The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030, using a 2020 base year. Additionally, Sonoco is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 13.5% by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. The company is also actively investigating the operational and technological changes required to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
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Sonoco’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
25% reduction in Scope 1
Sonoco commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 25% by 2030 from a 2020 base year*. Sonoco also commits to reduce absolute sco…
Insufficient data25%
2030
25% reduction in Scope 2
Sonoco commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 25% by 2030 from a 2020 base year*. Sonoco also commits to reduce absolute sco…
Insufficient data25%
2030
13.5% reduction in scope 3 total
Sonoco commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 25% by 2030 from a 2020 base year*. Sonoco also commits to reduce absolute sco…
Insufficient data13.5%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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