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.
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Industry Average
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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 market-based Scope 2 emissions, 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 market-based Scope 2 emissions at 541,820,000 kg CO2e. Notably, in 2022, the company reported total emissions of around 4,314,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 719,260,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching 4,314,000,000 kg CO2e. Sonoco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by at least 25% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions by 13.5% from a 2019 baseline. These targets are aligned with science-based methodologies 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 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 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.
