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.
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Sappi's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sappi Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,194,400 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 443,700 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in South Africa, resulting in combined emissions of around 1,634,100 kg CO2e. Globally, the company’s emissions were significantly higher, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3,287,876,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 929,692,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 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 establish science-based targets by 2026. Notably, Sappi has achieved a 27% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 40% reduction in Scope 2 emissions since 2019. Additionally, Sappi aims for net-zero emissions by 2050, with interim goals to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. The company has also reported a significant reduction in emission intensity at its Kirkniemi Mill, achieving an 85% decrease from the 2019 baseline through the conversion of a coal-fired boiler to biomass. Sappi's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its ongoing efforts to implement decarbonisation projects and its influence on suppliers to adopt similar climate targets.
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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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