Sustainability Theme Emphasizes Sonoco's Efforts to Balance Economic
Performance, Social Responsibility and Environmental Stewardship
HARTSVILLE, S.C., March 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonoco (NYSE:
SON), the global packaging company, today announced that its 2006 Annual
Report to shareholders is now available on the Company's Web site at
http://www.sonoco.com/, in the investor relations section. The annual
report entitled, "Sustainability: Balancing Social, Environmental and
Economic Responsibility," reviews Sonoco's 2006 record financial
performance and provides an overview of strategic priorities for sustained,
profitable growth in 2007.
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"Throughout its history, Sonoco has pursued sustainability by working
to enhance the 'triple bottom line'," said Harris E. DeLoach, Jr.,
chairman, president and chief executive officer. "By balancing economic
performance, social responsibility and environmental stewardship within our
business strategy and culture, Sonoco is becoming more competitive and
better prepared to meet the challenges of the future."
The annual report features an overview of Sonoco's sustainability
strategy and focuses on the Company's efforts in the areas of economic
performance, community service, environmental stewardship, governance and
ethics, workplace, and customer satisfaction and product quality. To
illustrate its commitment to sustainability, Sonoco used its EcoTect(R) tan
bending chip paper to cover the annual report. The paper, which is produced
at its Hutchinson, Kan., mill and primarily sold to manufacturers of
folding cartons, is produced from 100% recycled paper with a minimum of 80%
post consumer content.
In addition to reviewing Sonoco's sustainability strategy and actions,
the 2006 annual report provides useful disclosure of financial information,
including detailed discussion of the Company's financial results and
various aspects of its financial statements.
Sonoco has mailed the 2006 annual report and proxy statement to its
shareholders in preparation of its annual meeting which will be held on
Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at the Center Theater, 212 North Fifth Street,
Hartsville, S.C., beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern Time.
About Sonoco
Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a $3.7 billion global manufacturer of
industrial and consumer products and provider of packaging services, with
more than 300 operations in 35 countries, serving customers in some 85
nations. For more information on the Company, visit our Web site at
http://www.sonoco.com/.
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CONTACT:
Roger Schrum of Sonoco, +1-843-339-6018,
roger.schrum@sonoco.com
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