Sappi
Sappi Limited, a leading global provider of sustainable woodfibre products, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Southern Africa. Founded in 1936, Sappi has evolved into a key player in the pulp and paper industry, focusing on innovative solutions in paper, packaging, and dissolving wood pulp. The company is renowned for its high-quality coated fine paper and specialty packaging products, which are distinguished by their sustainability and performance. Sappi's commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible sourcing has positioned it as a trusted partner in the industry. With a strong market presence and a history of significant achievements, Sappi continues to lead in the development of sustainable practices and products that meet the evolving needs of its customers.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Sappi's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sappi's score of 50 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sappi's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sappi Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,709,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,579,471,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,082,972,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,445,407,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Sappi has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 41.5% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions per ton of product by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Sappi is committed to ensuring that 44% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2026. These targets align with the goals necessary to limit global warming to well below 2°C, demonstrating Sappi's dedication to sustainable practices within the forest and paper products sector. Overall, Sappi's proactive approach to managing and reducing its carbon emissions highlights its commitment to environmental stewardship and climate action, positioning the company as a responsible leader in the industry.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,443,906,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,483,552,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Sappi is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
