Corporate Overview

Changing the Way the World Sees Packaging^®

Understanding and meeting the demands and expectations of the marketplace are the keys to successful customer relationships. Customers want value-adding services, joint development initiatives, technical support, comprehensive supply chain management and Internet-based access. We understand we must change to compete more effectively. We're changing. Changing the way the world sees packaging. Changing the way the world sees us.

Strategic mission statement

Sonoco intends to be the low-cost global leader in providing customer-preferred packaging solutions to selected value-added segments, where we expect to be either number one or two in market share. Shareholder return, customer and employee satisfaction, commitment to excellence, integrity, environmental stewardship and a safe workplace are the hallmarks of our culture.

Strategic objectives

To achieve average annual double-digit total return to shareholders, with returns on capital and equity in the top quartile of the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index.

People, culture & values

We have always believed that People Build Businesses. We remain committed to actively developing a diverse, global workforce. All of our employees are held to the same high standards of excellence and are rewarded for personal performance.