Sonoco’s Forestry Management Program Receives SFI Certification

HARTSVILLE, S.C.—Sonoco announced it has received certification from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)® for the management of its forests. The certification recognizes businesses and industries that demonstrate responsible and sustainable forestry practices.

Sonoco currently owns and manages approximately 56,490 acres of timberland that are included within the scope of the SFI Standard. These Company-owned forests are primarily hardwoods and provide a fiber source used to produce corrugated paper at Sonoco’s Hartsville-based paper mill. The Company ensures maximum utilization of the trees harvested by using “in-woods” whole tree chippers.