Sappi

Sappi, a South African company in the Paper and paper products industry, is actively addressing its carbon emissions and climate commitments.

In 2025, Sappi's reported Scope 1 emissions were approximately 3.17 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were about 742.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were roughly 4.48 billion kg CO2e. This indicates a focus on comprehensive emissions reporting. In 2024, Scope 1 emissions stood at approximately 3.2 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were around 924.18 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were about 3.72 billion kg CO2e. Comparing these to 2023, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 3.51 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were about 1.08 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were roughly 3.43 billion kg CO2e.

Sappi has committed to ambitious climate targets, including reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 41.5% per tonne of product by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. This Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) is classified as "Well-below 2°C". Additionally, Sappi aims to reduce specific Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 18% by 2025 against a 2019 base year. The company also intends to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with policy measures being rolled out to support this goal. Sappi further commits that 44% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2026. The company reported a 27% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 40% reduction in Scope 2 emissions since 2019.