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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.

57

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 57 is higher than 99% 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 reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,389,818,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 637,605,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 503,042,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 3,240,208,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Sonoco has set ambitious near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 13.5% from a 2019 baseline. These targets are aligned with science-based methodologies, ensuring they contribute to global climate goals. Looking towards the long term, Sonoco is committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. This commitment involves studying necessary operational changes, technology improvements, and market developments to facilitate this transition. Overall, Sonoco's emissions reduction strategy demonstrates a proactive stance in addressing climate change, with a clear focus on both immediate and long-term sustainability goals.

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

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. This request for Sonoco is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 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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