Sustainability Report 2015

At Sappi, we recognize that strong, sustainable companies don't merely manage against quarterly financial targets—they invest in the people they employ, they make commitments to protect the planet from the wasteful use of natural resources and they have a clear vision to achieve profitable growth and prosperity for current and future generations.

Sappi has a demonstrated track record of managing against all three pillars of sustainability, environmental, social and economic responsibility. In 2005 we established one of the first ever sustainability charters in our industry.

We work each and every day at manufacturing, distributing and disposing of our products, from each of our core business units, in responsible and sustainable ways. We are committed to helping all of our partners across the supply chain —from suppliers to customers—understand the true footprint of our business so that they can trust that when they do business with us, they are doing business with the leader in the industry.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Sappi’s Key Performance Indicators: Creative Uses for Solid Waste
Managing our solid waste and finding ways to minimize it remains a focus at all Sappi’s North American mills.

Environment

Sappi’s Key Performance Indicators: Lowering Emissions to Lessen Carbon Footprint
Next up in our series about key performance indicators: emissions.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sappi’s Key Performance Indicators: Sustainable Fiber Sourcing
For the next installment of our key performance indicators, we take a look at fiber.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Importance of Supply Chain Traceability in Customer Confidence
Supply chain traceability is a critical element of risk management. At Sappi we record the town and state or province of origin of each load of wood received at our mills.

Environment

Sappi’s Commitment to Sustainable Forestry is Bar None
Responsible manufacturing begins with responsible procure­ment. For the wood products industry, it is paramount that our natural resources are used sustainably.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Paper & Packaging: How Life Unfolds™
We are proud to share the warmth and creativity that paper and paper-based packaging offers us all through the Paper & Packaging – How Life Unfolds™ consumer campaign.

Environment

Sappi’s Key Performance Indicators: Water
All pulp and paper mills in North America use and treat water in accordance with comprehensive environmental permits. Our North American mills use only surface water sources (rivers and lakes) and return treated water to the same primary source.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sappi’s Jennifer Miller Dives Into its 2020Vision and the Importance of Continuing a Circular Economy
Jennifer Miller was named Chief Business Sustainability Officer for Sappi North America in August 2015. In this new role, she is focused on identifying strategic growth and diversification opportunities for the Company as well as continuing to lead the sustainability strategies for all four of Sappi North America’s businesses.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Collaboration Proves Invaluable for Perfecting Packaging Performance at Sappi
As the paper industry evolves, Sappi continues to search for fresh solutions that position both the company and its customers for future success.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sappi’s 2020Vision
This past year, Sappi Limited announced a new strategic vision to reshape our business through further diversification. Our transformation journey is not about radical change. It has been, and continues to be, an intentional evolution of the business—changing to meet market needs and opportunities.

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