Public Profile

SONOCO

Sonoco Products Company, commonly known as Sonoco, is a leading global provider of packaging solutions headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1899, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in consumer packaging, industrial products, and protective packaging, Sonoco is renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable packaging solutions. With a diverse portfolio that includes paperboard tubes, flexible packaging, and rigid containers, Sonoco stands out for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as being recognised for its efforts in reducing environmental impact and enhancing product recyclability. As a key player in the packaging industry, Sonoco continues to drive advancements that meet the evolving needs of its customers while maintaining a strong market position.

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.

3

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

SONOCO's score of 3 is higher than 50% 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

SONOCO, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. As a result, specific figures regarding their Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions are not provided. However, SONOCO is committed to addressing climate change through various initiatives. While no specific reduction targets or climate pledges have been disclosed, the company is likely to be engaged in industry-standard practices aimed at reducing their carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability. In the absence of detailed emissions data, it is essential to monitor SONOCO's future commitments and initiatives to better understand their impact on climate change and carbon emissions reduction.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. SONOCO's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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. SONOCO is headquartered in GB, 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 not committed to any 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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