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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.

35

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Sonoco's score of 35 is higher than 96% 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 2023, Sonoco Products Company 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 the years, Sonoco has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with significant targets set for the near future. The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030, using a 2020 base year. Additionally, Sonoco has committed to a 13.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030, based on 2019 levels. Looking ahead, Sonoco is actively pursuing a long-term goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This ambitious target involves studying necessary operational changes and technological advancements to facilitate this transition. The company's efforts align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a proactive approach to sustainability in the forest and paper products sector.

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2023
Scope 1
650,574,000
Scope 2
572,347,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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. Sonoco is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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