Sappi uses renewable resources to make woodfibre based products. We are a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, and are building a circular economy that benefits the world.
Our packaging papers, graphic papers, pulp and biomaterials are manufactured from woodfibre sourced from sustainably managed forests, in production facilities which, in many cases use internally generated bioenergy. Many of our operations are self-sufficient.
We have manufacturing operations on three continents and sell our products in more than 150 countries. Our global presence allows us to optimize for different markets, while sharing best practices and the latest technological achievements.
Our commitment to sustainability is in our products
We manufacture innovative packaging, speciality and graphic paper products with a commitment to sustainability and a circular economy, including flexible packaging, paperboard, containerboard, label papers and self-adhesives.
Sappi’s dissolving wood pulp (DWP), Verve, is a truly sustainable brand. Used in textiles to pharmaceuticals and food applications, Sappi’s Verve is a highly purified form of cellulose extracted from sustainably grown and responsibly managed trees using unique cellulose chemistry technology. The fibres produced from DWP also act as good blend partners in fabric with cotton and polyester but far exceed cotton and polyester when it comes to sustainability.
Pioneering innovation in biomaterials, biochemicals and bioenergy
At Sappi, we are at the forefront of innovation with our advanced technologies for the production of biomaterials, biochemical and bioenergy. By extracting greater value from every tree, we create sustainable biomaterials that serve as renewable alternatives to fossil-based solutions. Our groundbreaking innovations such as Valida fibrillated cellulose, high-performance lignin, and furfural, support a wide range of applications, from industrial use to everyday products. As we advance a bio-based circular economy, we continue to drive sustainability forward while expanding and diversifying our business.
Globally, Sappi has over 11,000 employees and 18 manufacturing operations on three continents, which produce approximately:
- 4.6 million tons per year of paper
- 2.3 million tons per year of paper pulp
- 1.5 million tons per year of dissolving pulp