Sustainable Packaging Certifications
Sonoco Achieved Pet Sustainability Recognition
Georgia Wray Norsten — July 14, 2025
Sonoco Products Company earned official accreditation with the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) on July 8, 2025, validating its comprehensive environmental stewardship efforts. The certification recognizes Sonoco's leadership in developing sustainable packaging solutions specifically designed for the rapidly expanding pet products industry.
This accreditation demonstrates measurable progress in reducing environmental impact across manufacturing processes, material sourcing, and end-of-life product considerations. The achievement also positions Sonoco advantageously as pet brands increasingly prioritize sustainable packaging to meet environmentally conscious consumer expectations. Industry significance includes establishing new benchmarks for packaging sustainability standards within the $261 billion global pet care market. The certification reflects growing corporate accountability trends where third-party validation becomes essential for credible sustainability claims and competitive differentiation.
