Sonoco Named to USA TODAY America’s Climate Leaders 2025 List
Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) has been named to USA TODAY's list of America's Climate Leaders 2025, a prestigious recognition presented by USA TODAY and Statista. The award, announced on April 22, 2025, acknowledges companies demonstrating strong environmental commitment.
To qualify, companies needed to meet specific criteria including: U.S. headquarters, minimum revenue of $50 million in 2023, independent emission reporting for Scope 1 and 2 (2021-2023), CDP rating of at least C if available, and a positive broader environmental record.
CEO Howard Coker emphasized Sonoco's commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, highlighting their simplified portfolio of sustainable metal and fiber packaging aimed at reducing environmental impacts.
Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) è stata inserita nella lista di USA TODAY degli America’s Climate Leaders 2025, un prestigioso riconoscimento assegnato da USA TODAY e Statista. Il premio, annunciato il 22 aprile 2025, premia le aziende che dimostrano un forte impegno ambientale.
Per qualificarsi, le aziende dovevano rispettare criteri specifici tra cui: sede principale negli Stati Uniti, fatturato minimo di 50 milioni di dollari nel 2023, rendicontazione indipendente delle emissioni Scope 1 e 2 (2021-2023), valutazione CDP di almeno C se disponibile, e un positivo record ambientale complessivo.
Il CEO Howard Coker ha sottolineato l’impegno di Sonoco verso la sostenibilità e la responsabilità aziendale, evidenziando il loro portafoglio semplificato di imballaggi sostenibili in metallo e fibra, pensato per ridurre l’impatto ambientale.
Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) ha sido incluida en la lista de USA TODAY de los Líderes Climáticos de América 2025, un prestigioso reconocimiento otorgado por USA TODAY y Statista. El premio, anunciado el 22 de abril de 2025, reconoce a las empresas que demuestran un fuerte compromiso ambiental.
Para calificar, las empresas debían cumplir con criterios específicos que incluyen: sede principal en EE. UU., ingresos mínimos de 50 millones de dólares en 2023, reporte independiente de emisiones de Alcance 1 y 2 (2021-2023), calificación CDP de al menos C si está disponible, y un historial ambiental positivo en general.
El CEO Howard Coker destacó el compromiso de Sonoco con la sostenibilidad y la responsabilidad corporativa, resaltando su cartera simplificada de empaques sostenibles de metal y fibra, diseñada para reducir los impactos ambientales.
Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON)는 USA TODAY와 Statista가 주관하는 미국의 기후 리더 2025 명단에 선정되었습니다. 이 권위 있는 상은 2025년 4월 22일 발표되었으며, 강력한 환경적 책임을 보여주는 기업들을 인정합니다.
선정 기준에는 미국 본사 보유, 2023년 최소 매출 5천만 달러, Scope 1 및 2 배출량에 대한 독립적 보고(2021-2023), CDP 등급이 가능할 경우 최소 C 이상, 그리고 긍정적인 전반적 환경 기록이 포함됩니다.
CEO 하워드 코커는 지속 가능성과 기업의 사회적 책임에 대한 Sonoco의 의지를 강조하며, 환경 영향을 줄이기 위해 설계된 금속 및 섬유 기반의 지속 가능한 포장재 단순화 포트폴리오를 소개했습니다.
Sonoco Products Company (NYSE : SON) a été nommée dans la liste des Climate Leaders 2025 d’USA TODAY, une distinction prestigieuse décernée par USA TODAY et Statista. Ce prix, annoncé le 22 avril 2025, récompense les entreprises démontrant un fort engagement environnemental.
Pour être éligibles, les entreprises devaient répondre à des critères spécifiques, notamment : siège social aux États-Unis, chiffre d’affaires minimum de 50 millions de dollars en 2023, déclaration indépendante des émissions Scope 1 et 2 (2021-2023), note CDP d’au moins C si disponible, et un bilan environnemental global positif.
Le PDG Howard Coker a souligné l’engagement de Sonoco en matière de durabilité et de responsabilité d’entreprise, mettant en avant leur portefeuille simplifié d’emballages durables en métal et en fibre, conçu pour réduire les impacts environnementaux.
Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) wurde in die Liste der America’s Climate Leaders 2025 von USA TODAY aufgenommen, eine angesehene Auszeichnung, die von USA TODAY und Statista vergeben wird. Der Preis, der am 22. April 2025 bekannt gegeben wurde, würdigt Unternehmen mit starkem Umweltengagement.
Um sich zu qualifizieren, mussten Unternehmen bestimmte Kriterien erfüllen, darunter: Hauptsitz in den USA, Mindestumsatz von 50 Millionen US-Dollar im Jahr 2023, unabhängige Emissionsberichterstattung für Scope 1 und 2 (2021-2023), CDP-Bewertung von mindestens C, falls verfügbar, und eine positive allgemeine Umweltbilanz.
CEO Howard Coker betonte Sonocos Engagement für Nachhaltigkeit und gesellschaftliche Verantwortung und hob ihr vereinfachtes Portfolio nachhaltiger Metall- und Faserverpackungen hervor, das darauf abzielt, Umweltbelastungen zu reduzieren.
- Recognition as USA TODAY Climate Leader enhances company's ESG profile
- Demonstrated commitment to emissions reduction and environmental responsibility
- Strategic focus on sustainable packaging solutions
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HARTSVILLE, S.C., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, has been named to USA TODAY’s list of America’s Climate Leaders 2025. This prestigious award is presented by USA TODAY and Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The list was announced on April 22, 2025, and can be viewed on usatoday.com.
“A continued focus for Sonoco is our commitment to promote accountability and transparency in our sustainability and corporate responsibility programs,” said Howard Coker, president and CEO. “Our simplified portfolio of more sustainable metal and fiber packaging further enhances our commitment to serve as a valued partner to our customers in reducing the environment impacts of their packaging.”
The America’s Climate Leaders of 2025 award is based on a two-step process. First is the application and research phase. Companies could be included on the list by applying online or by having the necessary data publicly available. To be considered for the award, a company must meet the following criteria:
- The company is headquartered in the USA.
- The company had revenue of at least
$50 million in 2023. - Independent emission reporting with data on Scope 1 and Scope 2 for the years 2021 to 2023.
- In case a CDP rating is available, the score had to be at least C.
- Broader environmental record (e.g. no oil exploration, non-GHG pollution, or deforestation).
The second step is the data analysis and scoring phase. For all companies meeting the inclusion criteria, the year-over-year reduction in emissions intensity (compound annual reduction rate) was calculated.
Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, relevant business data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.
About Sonoco
Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 23,400 employees working in 285 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. Sonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Trustworthy and Responsible Companies by Newsweek in 2025. For more information on the Company, visit our website at www.sonoco.com.
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