Sonoco
Sonoco Products Company, commonly referred to as Sonoco, is a leading global provider of packaging solutions headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1899, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in the packaging industry, Sonoco offers a diverse range of products and services, including rigid paper containers, flexible packaging, and protective packaging solutions. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Sonoco stands out for its unique ability to deliver customised packaging that meets the specific needs of various sectors, such as food, consumer goods, and industrial markets. The company has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its sustainable practices and consistent ranking among the top packaging companies globally. Through its dedication to quality and customer service, Sonoco continues to solidify its market position as a trusted partner in packaging solutions.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Sonoco'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Paper Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Sonoco's score of 35 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sonoco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sonoco reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,222,921,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 650,574,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 572,347,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Over recent years, Sonoco has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a target to decrease absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 13.5% by 2030, using 2019 as the reference year. Sonoco's long-term climate strategy includes a goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This ambitious target is underpinned by ongoing studies into necessary operational changes, technological advancements, and market adaptations. The company’s emissions reduction initiatives align with industry standards and reflect a proactive approach to climate action within the forest and paper products sector.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 526,012,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 716,864,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Sonoco 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.
