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 reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,287,876,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 929,692,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 3,741,168,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint, with significant emissions reductions achieved in recent years. Notably, Scope 1 emissions have decreased by about 27% since 2019, while Scope 2 emissions have seen a reduction of approximately 40% over the same period. Sappi has set ambitious science-based 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. This commitment includes a goal for 44% of its suppliers by spend to establish their own science-based targets by 2026. Additionally, Sappi aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, aligning with global climate initiatives. The company is actively working on decarbonisation projects, including a significant reduction of direct fossil greenhouse gas emissions by 90%, equating to approximately 230,000 metric tons of CO2 annually. Sappi's ongoing efforts reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action within the forest and paper products sector.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 620 | 000 | 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 | 180 | 000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
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