GHG Emissions, Industrial, Sourcing Renewables  -  July 13, 2022

Sappi Reduces Emissions With Renewables

Sappi North America, Inc., exceeded its year-end goal to reduce solid waste in landfills, which brings the company closer to their five-year target of a 10% reduction. 

The producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp also reduced CO2 emissions with the use of 80.7% renewable and clean energy. Results were released with the company's 2021 Sustainability Report.

To help achieve its 2025 sustainable development goals, Sappi continued to integrate the principles of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals as a key part of its business and sustainable practices.

“Our business strategy, operational efficiencies and critical improvement plans in 2021 drove our strong market performance, while at the same time meeting or exceeding our targets for environmental stewardship,” said Mike Haws, President and CEO, Sappi North America in a statement. “These achievements are an encouraging start on our journey toward aligning our 2025 strategic goals with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, an important global benchmark for sustainability.”