Unlocking the power of trees to make every day more sustainable
Sappi's approach to sustainability is framed in terms of Planet, People, Prosperity (3Ps) and set out in our Sustainability Charter. This is underpinned by our Code of Ethics and our Group value statement:
“At Sappi we do business with Integrity and Courage, making Smart decisions which we execute with Speed. Our values are underpinned by an unrelenting focus on and commitment to safety.”
Planet
Our actions in forests and our mills can combat some of the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges, especially climate change.
That’s why we act as champions for sustainable forestry—working to keep forestland forested for generations to come. And not just in Sappi forests and plantations, but also in those maintained by our suppliers around the world.
At our mills, we're on a continuous journey to reduce waste and optimise material and resource use at every opportunity. These 'eco effective' operations help accelerate the transition to the biobased, circular economy our planet demands.
Our planet targets
People
Seeding and growing human potential is at the heart of sustainability at Sappi—beginning with our own people and extending to the communities where we operate around the world.
We invest in our over 13,000-strong workforce, setting them up for success in the jobs of tomorrow—not just today. Our values are our roots, supporting a culture where all people are treated equally and do business safely, with integrity and courage.
In the communities where we operate, we support actions big and small that can advance human potential. From the environment and education to health and welfare, we plant seeds of change and opportunity that can enhance people’s everyday lives.
It’s all part of how we create shared value that benefits our business, our customers’ businesses and the communities we proudly call home.
Our people targets
Prosperity
Cultivating more value and purpose from every tree
At Sappi, prosperity for a thriving world begins with championing innovative approaches to responsible forestry. It continues as we strive to make the most of every tree, byproduct and other resource across the value chain.
With creativity and ingenuity, we're engineering new production methods and biobased products to support the circular economy our world needs. We make it our business to enable people and communities to prosper by our side.
In our R&D centres, we make what we should, not just what we can. We're relentlessly focused on purposeful products that enhance people’s everyday lives with sustainability at the core.
Our prosperity targets
Compliance and Governance
We don’t just talk about sustainability at Sappi. We continuously measure and assess our performance against the targets we’ve carefully set, sharing the results for the world to see. Explore our reporting and the latest data from across our global operations.
Forest Certifications
At Sappi, we are committed to responsible forestry practices that ensure the sustainability of our planet's vital resources.
Forest Certifications
At Sappi, we are committed to responsible forestry practices that ensure the sustainability of our planet's vital resources.