Sonoco ISCC PLUS Certification Promotes Flexible Packaging Circularity 

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Sonoco Products Company, a leader in sustainable packaging, announced that its Flexible Packaging division has achieved ISCC PLUS certification for its EnviroFlex™ Recycled Content portfolio. This certification, awarded by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification System, validates resin sourcing practices at Sonoco’s Morristown, Tennessee facility. ISCC PLUS promotes the traceability of recycled materials and supports the circular economy. The certification will help Sonoco provide customers with verifiable materials that meet sustainability commitments. EnviroFlex packaging offers custom barriers for oxygen, moisture, and grease, supporting various applications while promoting circular practices in flexible packaging.

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• Sonoco's Flexible Packaging division received ISCC PLUS certification, enhancing credibility in sustainable packaging.
• Certification validates resin sourcing practices at the Morristown, Tennessee facility.
• ISCC PLUS promotes traceability of recycled materials, supporting the circular economy.
• EnviroFlex™ Recycled Content portfolio offers custom barriers for diverse applications, maintaining high performance.
• Certification aids customers in meeting sustainability commitments and supports recycling infrastructure expansion.

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• No specific financial data or immediate revenue impact detailed in the PR.
• The announcement does not mention any new customer acquisitions or contracts linked to this certification.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., May 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SON), one of the largest global sustainable packaging companies, is pleased to announce that Sonoco Flexible Packaging has received ISCC PLUS certification from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification System within their EnviroFlex™ Recycled Content portfolio. This certification brings third party validation of resin sourcing practices at Sonoco’s Morristown, Tennessee facility. With this certification, Sonoco continues to build credibility as the market leader in high performing laminations containing recycled materials.

The ISCC PLUS certification is a voluntary commitment to increase transparency and to ensure the traceability of recycled material throughout the entire supply chain via mass balance. With this certification, Sonoco can provide customers with verifiable materials that contribute to the circular economy, help them meet sustainability commitments, and more broadly support expansion of the recycling infrastructure.

The EnviroFlex Recycled Content line of packaging is a portfolio of custom oxygen, moisture and grease barriers, ideal for a broad range of applications. This line is intended to bring circular practices to flexible packaging while maintaining the highest level of performance and machinability.

“As a Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) chain of custody certified facility, the Morristown operations bring extensive knowledge for validating source materials,” said Laura Buen Abad, Vice President of Technology and Marketing. “Achieving ISCC PLUS certification within our EnviroFlex Recycled Content portfolio showcases our commitment to bringing circularity to flexible packaging.”

EnviroFlex Recycled Content can make a real difference in reducing virgin plastic uses and promoting circularity. With the ISCC PLUS designation, this product line will continue expanding Sonoco’s reach and provide access to innovative packaging solutions that are linked to circular materials.

If you would like to learn more about EnviroFlex Recycled Content or any of Sonoco’s sustainable flexible packaging solutions, visit sonoco.com/enviroflexrecycledcontent.

About ISCC
ISCC, International Sustainability and Carbon Certification, is a leading international certification system for fully traceable, sustainable, deforestation-free and climate-friendly supply chains. ISCC certifications are widely recognized, covering sustainable agricultural biomass, biogenic wastes and residues, non-biological renewable materials and recycled carbon-based materials. The development and implementation of certification standards is the basic tool to promote ISCC's mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and bring more sustainability to global markets and supply chains. To date more than 13000 valid ISCC certificates are in use in 138 countries. For more information visit: https://www.iscc-system.org/.

About Sonoco
With net sales of approximately $6.8 billion in 2023, the Company has approximately 23,000 employees working in more than 300 operations around the world, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. With our corporate purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life.^®, Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products and a better world for our customers, employees and communities. Sonoco was named one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. For more information on the Company, visit our website at sonoco.com.

Contact:
Lisa Weeks
843-383-7524
lisa.weeks@sonoco.com

 

FAQ

What is Sonoco's new certification for its flexible packaging division?

Sonoco's Flexible Packaging division received ISCC PLUS certification from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification System.

When did Sonoco announce its ISCC PLUS certification?

Sonoco announced its ISCC PLUS certification on May 13, 2024.

What does the ISCC PLUS certification validate?

The ISCC PLUS certification validates resin sourcing practices and promotes traceability of recycled materials.

Which Sonoco facility received the ISCC PLUS certification?

Sonoco's Morristown, Tennessee facility received the ISCC PLUS certification.

What are the benefits of the ISCC PLUS certification for Sonoco?

The ISCC PLUS certification enhances credibility, supports the circular economy, and helps customers meet sustainability commitments.

What is unique about Sonoco's EnviroFlex™ Recycled Content portfolio?

Sonoco's EnviroFlex™ Recycled Content portfolio offers custom oxygen, moisture, and grease barriers, promoting circular practices in flexible packaging.

How does Sonoco's ISCC PLUS certification support the circular economy?

The certification promotes the traceability of recycled materials throughout the supply chain, supporting sustainable practices.

What is the market impact of Sonoco's ISCC PLUS certification?

The certification enhances Sonoco's market leadership in sustainable packaging and may help attract environmentally-conscious customers.