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Sonoco

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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.

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45

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Sonoco's score of 45 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sonoco's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Sonoco Products Company reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,389,818,000 kg CO2e. This includes 637,605,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 503,042,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 3,240,208,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 1,140,767,000 kg CO2e. For the previous year, 2023, Sonoco's emissions were approximately 4,541,426,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 646,226,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at 541,820,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions data was not disclosed for this year. Sonoco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 from a 2020 base year. Additionally, the company is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 13.5% from a 2019 base year. These targets are aligned with science-based targets and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to well below 2°C. Looking further ahead, Sonoco is actively studying operational changes and technological advancements necessary to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. This long-term commitment reflects the company's dedication to sustainability and climate action.

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2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
526,012,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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-
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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0,000,000,000
-
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sonoco's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Sonoco is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sonoco is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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