Jump to main content sonoco STRATEGIC VALUES Sonoco intends to be the global leader in providing high quality, innovative, value-creating packaging solutions that satisfy the customer. The hallmarks of our culture are safety, customer satisfaction, growth and optimization, operational excellence, maximized cash flow and our people. Differentiating Capabilities Ideation and innovation Consumer insights and market alignment Quality and service excellence Manufacturing excellence Supply chain excellence Governance, Integrity and Compliance Sonoco follows a philosophy that greater transparency, sensible risk taking and strong governance policies are necessary to protect shareholder value. Key elements include: Lead by Example - Sonoco will not permit any type of illegal, unethical and/or improper behavior on the part of any employee. The Board of Directors and management strongly support and adhere to all legislative and regulatory standards adopted by the U.S. Congress, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Listen and Communicate - The Board of Directors regularly seeks input from shareholders, including providing annual advisory votes on "Say on Pay" and approval of its Long-term Incentive Plan Independence - Eleven of the Company's 13 Board members are considered independent under criteria established by the NYSE Compliance - Sonoco requires the Board of Directors, management, employees, contractors, and vendors to understand, comply and certify with our business conduct standards. Guiding Principle Be a great company for our stakeholders through an unwavering belief that People Build Businesses by doing the right thing. Financial Priorities To achieve average annual double-digit total return to shareholders, with returns on capital and equity in the top quartile of the Standard and Poor’s 500 Index. Find a Location Choose a continent below to get started. News SEPTEMBER 8 Sonoco Alloyd Develops New Dispensable Packaging System SEPTEMBER 3 Sonoco Achieves 5-Year Sustainability Targets AUGUST 31 Sonoco Recognizes Supplier Sustainability Award Recipients AUGUST 20 Sonoco Reports Second Quarter and Year-to-Date 2015 Financial Results Footer Navigation Sonoco.com California Transparency in Supply Chains Act Privacy Legal Site Map Other Sonoco Websites Paperboard Specialties Sonoco Alcore Sonoco Alloyd Sonoco Protective Solutions Sonoco Recycling Sonoco ThermoSafe Sonotube Trident ROBECOSAM Sustainability Award Sector Leader 2013 CONNECT WITH SONOCO Twitter YouTube Facebook LinkedIn © 2015 Sonoco Products Company. All Rights Reserved. Website by Cyberwoven