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Environmental policy
We will take seriously our responsibility to protect the environment in which we work and live, and will conduct our business in accordance with all legal requirements and ethical responsibilities, using scientific knowledge, technical innovation and sound environmental management practices.

We will instill in all levels of our organization a keen sense of responsibility and accountability for following sound environmental practices.

We will be sensitive to environmental issues throughout our business systems, including our selection of materials, processes and products. We will utilize appropriate monitoring techniques to ensure adherence to accepted standards.

We will conduct our operations in full compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations. In those areas of the world where such requirements are at a minimum, we will operate in a completely responsible manner.

We will utilize natural resources efficiently, continuously seeking ways to reduce our requirements. We will strive to maximize the utilization of recovered materials in the products we manufacture and use.

We will minimize the generation of discharges to the environment, including air emissions, wastewater and solid waste.

We will support the development of scientific knowledge relating to environmental matters and implement appropriate new technologies to improve our environmental performance.

We will proactively assist our customers in addressing environmental issues related to their use of our products.

We will communicate openly with our stakeholders concerning our environmental record.

We will cooperate with public and governmental organizations to seek responsible solutions to environmental needs and to develop effective and balanced environmental standards.

Sonoco and the environment

 

The Sonoco perspective

 

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A continuing effort

 

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