Sonoco and ENGIE Announce Commencement of 140-Megawatt Virtual Power Purchase Agreement

HARTSVILLE, S.C., Feb. 02, 2026 – Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON), one of the largest global sustainable packaging companies, and ENGIE North America announced the start of delivery under a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) for output from ENGIE's Big Sampson Wind Project in Crockett County, Texas.​

The VPPA secures an estimated 140 megawatts of electricity annually for Sonoco, covering about 83% of its U.S. electricity consumption in 2025 and roughly 52% of Big Sampson's projected output capacity. The 15-year agreement began with the project's commercial operation in late 2025.

This initiative advances Sonoco's sustainability strategy, supporting its SBTi-validated target to cut global Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 25% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Efforts include better packaging design, energy-efficient equipment, and renewable sourcing. Renewable energy credits from the VPPA are projected to reduce Sonoco's baseline carbon emissions by around 19%.​

"We are excited to take delivery of our VPPA based on the Big Sampson wind project," said Scott Byrne, Sonoco's Vice President of Global Sustainability. "This project will accelerate our progress toward our emissions targets while delivering clean, reliable power to the communities they serve. We look forward to continuing this long-term partnership with ENGIE as we work together to protect the environment and future generations and continue our promise of delivering Better Packaging. Better Life. solutions."​

Big Sampson adds to ENGIE North America's over seven gigawatts of renewable energy in operation or under construction across the U.S. and Canada.​

"We are delighted that the Big Sampson wind project is now supporting Sonoco's renewable energy ambitions and helping them meet over 83% of their purchased electricity needs in the U.S. and Canada through this VPPA," said Dave Carroll, Chief Renewables Officer, ENGIE North America. "The commitment of customers like Sonoco and ENGIE's track record of delivery are helping to accelerate the addition of new clean power to the U.S. grid to meet increasing demand and support economic growth, and we very much look forward to a long relationship."