Sep 15, 2010. /Lesprom Network/. Sonoco announced that for the second year in a row it has been selected to join the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World). DJSI World comprises the leading global companies in terms of economic performance, environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes are determined following an annual review by SAM, an investment boutique focused on sustainability investing, together with Dow Jones Indexes. “We are very pleased to be one of only two U.S.-based containers and packaging companies to make this elite group of DJSI World companies. It recognizes the importance Sonoco places on being a leader in sustainable packaging and provider of recycling services to many of the largest consumer brands in the world,” said Harris E. DeLoach Jr., Chairman, President and CEO. Following SAM’s largest global analysis of corporate sustainability leadership, 48 companies will join DJSI World, while 46 firms will be deleted, resulting in a total of 318 index components. All changes will become effective with the opening of equity markets on September 20, 1010. Sonoco is a $3.6 billion global manufacturer of consumer and industrial products and provider of packaging services.