- Sonoco Products Company (SON, Financial) has been recognized as a USA TODAY Climate Leader 2025 for its strong environmental commitment.
- This acknowledgment highlights Sonoco's focus on sustainable metal and fiber packaging solutions.
- The award supports Sonoco's ongoing efforts in promoting accountability and transparency in environmental sustainability.
HARTSVILLE, S.C., April 22, 2025 – Sonoco Products Company (SON), a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has been named to USA TODAY’s prestigious list of America’s Climate Leaders 2025. The recognition reflects the company's significant environmental efforts and commitment to sustainability, as announced by USA TODAY and Statista.
To qualify for the America’s Climate Leaders 2025 list, companies needed to fulfill stringent criteria including being headquartered in the USA, generating a minimum of $50 million in revenue in 2023, and reporting independent emissions data for Scope 1 and 2 from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, companies were required to have a minimum CDP rating of C, if applicable, alongside a positive broader environmental record.
Howard Coker, Sonoco's CEO, underscored the company's dedication to sustainability, noting the strategic focus on a simplified portfolio of more sustainable metal and fiber packaging. This initiative aims to reduce environmental impacts, furthering Sonoco’s role as a responsible partner for its customers.
Founded in 1899, Sonoco (SON, Financial) has evolved into a multi-billion dollar enterprise with approximately 23,400 employees across 285 operations in 40 countries. The company’s sustainable solutions continue to serve globally renowned brands, driven by the purpose of "Better Packaging. Better Life." Sonoco was also acknowledged by Newsweek in 2025 as one of America’s Most Trustworthy and Responsible Companies.
