In 2025, Sonoco Products conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 255,635a | 270,792a | 185,586a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 63,676a | 93,266a | 25,336a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 10,747a | 5,484a | 5,281a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 186,726a | 175,448a | 158,528a |
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In 2025, Sonoco Products generated a total of 255,635metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 24.91% of Sonoco Products's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 75.09% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Sonoco Products reported a total waste generation of 255,635 metric tonnes, of which 24.91% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Sonoco Products may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.a
Since 2023, Sonoco Products's total waste generation increased by 37.74%, but declined by 5.6% in the year 2025, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.a
Over the same period, Sonoco Products's waste recovery rate increased by 82.46%, but declined by 27.68% in 2025, potentially signaling volatility in waste treatment processes or shifting priorities in waste management.a
Overall, Sonoco Products’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
In 2025, Sonoco Products generated a total of 255,635 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 4.2% of Sonoco Products's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment.95.8% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2023, Sonoco Products's total waste generation rose by 37.74%, but dropped by 5.6% in 2025, indicating a possible turning point driven by improved waste-reduction practices or production slowdowns.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Sonoco Products's total output increased by 47.74%, including a further 107.59% rise in 2025, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, while Sonoco Products has recently reduced waste output, its hazardous waste share continues to rise, raising concerns about treatment efficiency or growing reliance on harmful materials despite short-term volume improvements.a
In 2025, Sonoco Products reported that 10,747 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 4.2% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (51.31%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Sonoco Products has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a