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.
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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 reducing its carbon footprint significantly. Sappi has set ambitious targets to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 41.5% per ton of product by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims for 44% of its suppliers by spend to have science-based targets by 2026. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with efforts to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Over the years, Sappi has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, with emissions from Scope 1 and Scope 2 showing a trend towards reduction. The company continues to focus on improving its operational efficiency and engaging with suppliers to enhance overall sustainability in its supply chain.
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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.
