Sustainable purpose
Sappi exists to build a thriving world by unlocking the power of renewable resources to benefit people, communities, and the planet.
Sustainable purpose
In a world searching for creative solutions to transition from a fossil-based to a circular bioeconomy, Sappi offers an impactful vision: We will be a sustainable business with an exciting future in woodfibre that provides relevant solutions, delivers enhanced value, and is a trusted partner to all our stakeholders. This vision is part of Sappi's Thrive strategy.
Across our value streams, our sustainable purpose is underpinned by our priority United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), which sets out a roadmap for where we collectively need to go and how to get there. We have identified seven priority goals at global level - and a further two in South Africa - where we believe we can make the most impact and where we are concentrating our efforts.
Sappi’s key material issues:
People
- Health, safety and well-being
- Talent
- Labour relations
- Social impact
Planet
- Sustainable forestry
- Climate change
- Water stewardship
- Waste
- Biodiversity
Prosperity
- Competitive position
- Sustainable solutions for a circular bioeconomy
Principles
- Ethical behaviour and compliance
- Responsible procurement
Trees tell a story of resilience, renewal and sustainable growth
Tracy Wessels, Group Head of Sustainability and Investor Relations, Sappi Limited
Sappi and the SDGs
We’ve set ambitious targets aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the seven areas where we believe Sappi can make the biggest impact.
Sustainability Insights
Explore the articles below and join us in shaping a thriving, more sustainable future.
Sustainability Highlights from Europe
Download our Sustainability Highlights 24/25 document and learn about how we are advancing in renewable energy and decarbonisation, innovating for a post-plastic world, supporting zero deforestation and much, much more.
Download our Sustainability Highlights 24/25 document and learn about how we are advancing in renewable energy and decarbonisation, innovating for a post-plastic world, supporting zero deforestation and much, much more.
Sustainable alternatives
You might already know us for our sustainable paper brands. But there’s a lot more to Sappi you may not expect. Harnessing the power of trees, we make the vital ingredients you’ll find in products you use every day.
You might already know us for our sustainable paper brands. But there’s a lot more to Sappi you may not expect. Harnessing the power of trees, we make the vital ingredients you’ll find in products you use every day.
As easy as 1-2-3? Decarbonisation decoded
What are ‘scope 1’, ‘scope 2’ and ‘scope 3’ emissions? What makes them key to decarbonisation – and what is Sappi doing about them?
What are ‘scope 1’, ‘scope 2’ and ‘scope 3’ emissions? What makes them key to decarbonisation – and what is Sappi doing about them?
Climate change
By reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and scaling up nature-based solutions, we´re increasingly part of the solution to climate change. This FAQ explains how.
By reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and scaling up nature-based solutions, we´re increasingly part of the solution to climate change. This FAQ explains how.
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