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Sonoco Products Co

Common Name
Sonoco Products
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Packaging & Containers
Employees
23,400
Ticker
SON
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Sonoco Products Co. is a global provider of consumer packaging, industrial products, and packaging supply chain services. As a diverse manufacturer, Sonoco offers innovative packing solutions that ran...

Sonoco Products's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Sonoco Products completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

However, Sonoco Products has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Unspecified Calculation Method
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Sonoco Products’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Sonoco Products's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2024
a. Sonoco Products's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2024
b. Sonoco Products's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2021
b. Sonoco Products's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2021

Insights into Sonoco Products's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofSonoco Products amounted to1,147,845metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sonoco Productsdecreased by 5.74%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Sonoco Products's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e+6%+7%-7%-10%-1%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Sonoco Products's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sonoco Products were 637,605 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Sonoco Products reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Sonoco Products's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.39%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Sonoco Products's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.33%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Sonoco Products's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Sonoco Products reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 503,042 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 510,240 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Sonoco Products reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), Sonoco Products's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 10.71% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does Sonoco Products use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Sonoco Products reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Sonoco Products's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Sonoco Products's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Sonoco Products reported 6,480,208 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Sonoco Products includes a breakdown across 0of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Sonoco Products's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192022202402 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e-9%+50%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Sonoco Products's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Sonoco Products reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,480,208 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Sonoco Products reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Sonoco Products's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 36.92%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Insights into Sonoco Products’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Sonoco Products reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 637,605 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 5,305 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 120.18 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Sonoco Products's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00020,000200,0002,000,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1,0002,00010,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)TSilgan HoldingsYear: 2021Scope 1: 260,303 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,677Scope 1 Intensity: 45.85 tCO2e/$MGraphic Packaging HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,351,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,807Scope 1 Intensity: 153.41 tCO2e/$MCrown HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 562,894 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,801Scope 1 Intensity: 47.70 tCO2e/$MTTTopgolf Callaway BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 166,091 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,239Scope 1 Intensity: 39.18 tCO2e/$MNexteer Automotive GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,132 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,302Scope 1 Intensity: 0.99 tCO2e/$MInternational PaperYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,266,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,619Scope 1 Intensity: 336.54 tCO2e/$MPENN EntertainmentYear: 2023Scope 1: 73,122 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,363Scope 1 Intensity: 11.49 tCO2e/$MGreifYear: 2024Scope 1: 625,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,355Scope 1 Intensity: 143.52 tCO2e/$MSkechers USAYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,854 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,969Scope 1 Intensity: 1.77 tCO2e/$MRush EnterprisesYear: 2022Scope 1: 42,324 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,102Scope 1 Intensity: 5.96 tCO2e/$MMurphy USAYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,032 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,242Scope 1 Intensity: 0.35 tCO2e/$MBallYear: 2024Scope 1: 387,349 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,795Scope 1 Intensity: 32.84 tCO2e/$MGapYear: 2024Scope 1: 36,164 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,086Scope 1 Intensity: 2.40 tCO2e/$MLKQYear: 2024Scope 1: 258,692 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,355Scope 1 Intensity: 18.02 tCO2e/$MCaesars EntertainmentYear: 2024Scope 1: 229,616 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,245Scope 1 Intensity: 20.42 tCO2e/$MThor IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 51,703 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,043Scope 1 Intensity: 5.15 tCO2e/$MVFYear: 2025Scope 1: 29,274 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,505Scope 1 Intensity: 3.08 tCO2e/$MBorgwarnerYear: 2024Scope 1: 59,119 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,086Scope 1 Intensity: 4.20 tCO2e/$MAvery DennisonYear: 2024Scope 1: 238,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,756Scope 1 Intensity: 27.18 tCO2e/$MPackaging Corp of AmericaYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,383Scope 1 Intensity: 238.57 tCO2e/$MSealed AirYear: 2024Scope 1: 158,005 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,393Scope 1 Intensity: 29.30 tCO2e/$MNorwegian Cruise Line HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,242,719 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,480Scope 1 Intensity: 342.07 tCO2e/$MSonoco ProductsYear: 2024Scope 1: 637,605 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,305Scope 1 Intensity: 120.18 tCO2e/$M

How does Sonoco Products's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Sonoco Products reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 120.18 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 23.8, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Sonoco Products rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Sonoco Products ranked 18 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Sonoco Products among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Sonoco Products's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Sonoco Products reported a total carbon footprint of 7,628,053 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 526.43% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Sonoco Products's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84.95% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 8.36%.a

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