Sonoco Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sonoco's score of 45 is higher than 71% 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 market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 3,240,208,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company's emissions for 2023 were slightly lower, with total emissions of about 4,141,426,000 kg CO2e, comprising 646,226,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 541,820,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2. 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 contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. Looking towards the future, 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 within the forest and paper products sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Sonoco's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Sonoco has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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