Sappi

Sappi, a paper and paper products company headquartered in South Africa, has disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for several years. In 2025, the company reported a total of approximately 8.37 billion kg CO2e (kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent). This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of around 3.17 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 743 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 4.48 billion kg CO2e.

In 2024, Sappi's total emissions were approximately 8.05 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 3.20 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at about 924 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 3.72 billion kg CO2e. The preceding year, 2023, saw total emissions of approximately 8.04 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at roughly 3.51 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at approximately 1.08 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 3.43 billion kg CO2e.

Sappi has established ambitious climate commitments. The company is committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 41.5% per tonne of product by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline year. This is a science-based target aligned with keeping warming well below 2°C. Additionally, Sappi aims for net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.

In terms of Scope 3 emissions, Sappi's purchased goods and services represent a significant portion, amounting to approximately 2.21 billion kg CO2e in 2025. Upstream transportation and distribution also contribute substantially, with around 1.40 billion kg CO2e reported in the same year.

Sappi has also demonstrated progress in reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, Scope 1 emissions were reduced by approximately 27% and Scope 2 emissions by about 40% since 2019, as of 2024. A specific achievement noted is the Kirkniemi Mill's Scope 1 emission intensity reduction of 85% from its 2019 baseline, largely due to converting a coal-fired boiler to biomass.