Sonoco Releases 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report
Sonoco (NYSE: SON) has released its 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report, highlighting significant progress following the acquisition of Eviosys, Europe's leading metal packaging manufacturer. The integration added 6,300 employees and 45 facilities across EMEA, strengthening Sonoco's global sustainable packaging capabilities.
Key achievements include: a 9.6% reduction in energy use (exceeding 8% 2030 goal), implementation of 27 sustainability projects including solar installations and a 140 MW wind energy agreement with ENGIE, and a 2,400 metric ton reduction in CO₂ emissions through improved transport. Eviosys contributed with a 26.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and received an EcoVadis Platinum rating.
The company introduced innovative sustainable packaging solutions including the Rigid Paper Container, lightweight steel aerosols, and Eviosys' award-winning Ecopeel™ and Horizon™ products, advancing their circular economy initiatives.
Sonoco (NYSE: SON) ha pubblicato il suo Rapporto sulla Sostenibilità Aziendale 2024, evidenziando importanti progressi a seguito dell'acquisizione di Eviosys, il principale produttore europeo di imballaggi in metallo. L'integrazione ha aggiunto 6.300 dipendenti e 45 stabilimenti in tutta l'area EMEA, rafforzando le capacità globali di Sonoco nel packaging sostenibile.
Tra i risultati chiave si annoverano: una riduzione del 9,6% nel consumo energetico (superando l'obiettivo dell'8% previsto per il 2030), l'implementazione di 27 progetti di sostenibilità tra cui installazioni solari e un accordo per 140 MW di energia eolica con ENGIE, e una diminuzione di 2.400 tonnellate metriche di emissioni di CO₂ grazie a un trasporto più efficiente. Eviosys ha contribuito con una riduzione del 26,3% delle emissioni Scope 1 e 2 e ha ottenuto la certificazione EcoVadis Platinum.
L'azienda ha introdotto soluzioni innovative per imballaggi sostenibili, tra cui il Contenitore Rigido in Carta, aerosol in acciaio leggero e i prodotti premiati Ecopeel™ e Horizon™ di Eviosys, promuovendo le iniziative di economia circolare.
Sonoco (NYSE: SON) ha publicado su Informe Corporativo de Sostenibilidad 2024, destacando avances significativos tras la adquisición de Eviosys, el principal fabricante europeo de envases metálicos. La integración añadió 6.300 empleados y 45 instalaciones en la región EMEA, fortaleciendo las capacidades globales de Sonoco en empaques sostenibles.
Los logros clave incluyen: una reducción del 9,6% en el consumo de energía (superando la meta del 8% para 2030), la implementación de 27 proyectos de sostenibilidad, incluyendo instalaciones solares y un acuerdo de energía eólica de 140 MW con ENGIE, y una reducción de 2.400 toneladas métricas de emisiones de CO₂ mediante mejoras en el transporte. Eviosys aportó una reducción del 26,3% en las emisiones de Alcance 1 y 2, y recibió la calificación Platinum de EcoVadis.
La compañía presentó soluciones innovadoras de empaques sostenibles, incluyendo el Contenedor Rígido de Papel, aerosoles de acero ligero y los galardonados productos Ecopeel™ y Horizon™ de Eviosys, impulsando sus iniciativas de economía circular.
Sonoco (NYSE: SON)은 2024년 기업 지속 가능성 보고서를 발표하며, 유럽 최고의 금속 포장재 제조업체인 Eviosys 인수 이후의 중요한 진전을 강조했습니다. 이번 통합으로 EMEA 지역에 6,300명의 직원과 45개의 시설이 추가되어 Sonoco의 글로벌 지속 가능한 포장 역량이 강화되었습니다.
주요 성과로는 에너지 사용량 9.6% 감소(2030년 목표 8% 초과 달성), 태양광 설치를 포함한 27개의 지속 가능성 프로젝트 실행, ENGIE와의 140MW 풍력 에너지 계약, 그리고 운송 개선을 통한 2,400미터톤의 CO₂ 배출량 감소가 있습니다. Eviosys는 Scope 1 및 2 배출량을 26.3% 줄였으며 EcoVadis 플래티넘 등급을 받았습니다.
회사는 Rigid Paper Container, 경량 강철 에어로졸 및 Eviosys의 수상 경력 제품인 Ecopeel™과 Horizon™ 등 혁신적인 지속 가능한 포장 솔루션을 도입하여 순환 경제 이니셔티브를 진전시켰습니다.
Sonoco (NYSE : SON) a publié son Rapport sur la durabilité d'entreprise 2024, mettant en lumière des progrès significatifs suite à l'acquisition de Eviosys, le principal fabricant européen d'emballages métalliques. Cette intégration a ajouté 6 300 employés et 45 sites à travers la région EMEA, renforçant les capacités mondiales de Sonoco en matière d'emballages durables.
Parmi les réalisations clés figurent : une réduction de 9,6 % de la consommation d'énergie (dépassant l'objectif de 8 % fixé pour 2030), la mise en œuvre de 27 projets de durabilité incluant des installations solaires et un accord pour 140 MW d'énergie éolienne avec ENGIE, ainsi qu'une réduction de 2 400 tonnes métriques d'émissions de CO₂ grâce à une meilleure gestion des transports. Eviosys a contribué avec une réduction de 26,3 % des émissions de Scope 1 et 2 et a obtenu la certification EcoVadis Platinum.
L'entreprise a lancé des solutions d'emballage durables innovantes telles que le Conteneur Rigide en Papier, des aérosols en acier léger, ainsi que les produits primés Ecopeel™ et Horizon™ d'Eviosys, faisant progresser ses initiatives d'économie circulaire.
Sonoco (NYSE: SON) hat seinen Nachhaltigkeitsbericht 2024 veröffentlicht und dabei bedeutende Fortschritte nach der Übernahme von Eviosys, Europas führendem Hersteller von Metallverpackungen, hervorgehoben. Die Integration brachte 6.300 Mitarbeiter und 45 Standorte in der EMEA-Region hinzu und stärkte Sonocos globale Fähigkeiten im Bereich nachhaltiger Verpackungen.
Zu den wichtigsten Erfolgen zählen: eine Reduktion des Energieverbrauchs um 9,6 % (über dem 8 %-Ziel für 2030), die Umsetzung von 27 Nachhaltigkeitsprojekten einschließlich Solaranlagen und eine 140-MW-Windenergievereinbarung mit ENGIE sowie eine Verringerung der CO₂-Emissionen um 2.400 Tonnen durch verbesserte Transportmethoden. Eviosys trug mit einer Reduktion der Scope 1 und 2 Emissionen um 26,3 % bei und erhielt eine EcoVadis-Platinbewertung.
Das Unternehmen führte innovative nachhaltige Verpackungslösungen ein, darunter den starren Papierbehälter, leichte Stahl-Aerosole und die preisgekrönten Produkte Ecopeel™ und Horizon™ von Eviosys, und fördert damit seine Initiativen zur Kreislaufwirtschaft.
- Achieved 9.6% reduction in energy use, exceeding 8% goal for 2030
- Eviosys acquisition added 45 facilities and 6,300 employees, expanding global sustainable packaging capabilities
- Implemented 27 sustainability projects including solar installations and 140 MW wind energy agreement
- Reduced CO₂ emissions by 2,400 metric tons through improved transport
- Eviosys achieved 26.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and earned EcoVadis Platinum rating
- Launched innovative sustainable products like Ecopeel™ and Horizon™, winning industry awards
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Showcasing Sustainability Impact of Eviosys Transformation and Global Progress
HARTSVILLE, S.C., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON), a global leader in value-added sustainable packaging, today released its 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report, marking its transformation into a more sustainable packaging company following the acquisition of Eviosys, Europe’s leading metal packaging manufacturer.
The union significantly enhances Sonoco’s sustainability footprint, global reach and circular packaging portfolio with an additional 6,300 new employees and 45 facilities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The Company is now a global leader in metal and fiber packaging, serving some of the best-known consumer and industrial brands, yielding measurable results toward sustainable solutions that achieve our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life. ®
Renewable energy and energy efficiency investments have helped Sonoco advance towards its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets of
In total, 27 sustainability projects were put in place 2024, including the development of Sonoco's first-ever Virtual Purchase Power Agreement with ENGIE North America for 140 MW of wind energy capacity, scheduled to be operational by the end of 2025. These initiatives have helped reduce energy use by
The integration of Eviosys, now called Sonoco Metal Packaging EMEA, has further accelerated Sonoco’s sustainability goals. In 2024, Eviosys achieved a
“We’re proud of the measurable progress made across the organization with the opportunity to expand impact with the addition of Eviosys,” said Scott Byrne, Sonoco Vice President of Global Sustainability. “Together, we’re building a truly global platform for circular innovation, climate action and sustainable growth.”
Sonoco’s packaging portfolio continues to reflect a commitment to recyclability, consumer convenience and environmental stewardship. Innovations include Sonoco’s Rigid Paper Container and lightweight, two-piece steel aerosols developed for compressed-air dusters — both advance circularity through smart, scalable solutions, alongside Eviosys’ award-winning Ecopeel™, an easy-open food can that uses less material and cuts carbon emissions by
“Our Better Packaging. Better Life.® purpose continues to guide everything we do,” said Howard Coker, Sonoco President and CEO. “Our teams are innovating, investing and collaborating across the globe to build a more sustainable future for our customers, communities and our planet.”
For more on the frameworks and guidelines supporting Sonoco’s economic, environmental, social and governance standards, download the 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report: Reports | Sonoco Products Company.
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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