Sappi Sustainability Profile
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.
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Sappi's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sappi's carbon emissions in South Africa (ZA) totalled approximately 1,194,400 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 443,700 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 1,638,100 kg CO2e for both scopes. Globally, Sappi reported significantly higher emissions, with Scope 1 at approximately 3,287,876,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 929,692,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 3,741,168,000 kg CO2e. Sappi has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming 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. This target is part of their science-based targets initiative (SBTi) and includes a commitment that 44% of their suppliers by spend will also have science-based targets by 2026. Additionally, Sappi aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Recent achievements include a 27% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 40% reduction in Scope 2 emissions since 2019, with specific initiatives such as the conversion of coal-fired boilers to biomass contributing to these reductions. Sappi's Kirkniemi Mill has notably reduced its Scope 1 emission intensity by 85% from the 2019 baseline. Overall, Sappi's comprehensive approach to reducing carbon emissions reflects its commitment to sustainability and climate action within the forest and paper products sector.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,100,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,600,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 |
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Sappi's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Sappi's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 9% last year and increased by approximately 12% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 47% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 42% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Sappi's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Sappi has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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