Sustainability Report 2016

At Sappi North America, 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.

Since the release of the company’s first Sustainability Report in 2008, Sappi North America has consistently demonstrated a commitment to transparency, innovation and doing good - environmentally, socially and economically.

Every day we work hard to ensure our policies and procedures across all areas of the business are operating efficiently and environmentally. The three pillars of sustainability – People, Planet and Prosperity – remain core to our operations, and collectively, these goals push us towards an aggressive approach to increasing safety and education for Sappi employees, building returns on net operating assets through increases in operational efficiency, and reducing energy and raw material waste.

We work 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.

To learn more, download a PDF of Sappi North America’s 2016 Sustainability Report here.

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Innovation & Technology

Infographic: Explore Sappi North America's Innovative Casting and Release Business
Release paper imparts both texture and gloss during the fabrication process and is then removed to reveal the textured surface. The resulting materials are incorporated into a wide variety of items, including furniture, shoes, handbags, apparel, automobile interiors, cabinets, countertops and much more!

Sustainable Development Goals

Economic Responsibility at Sappi North America
Sustainable development is core to Sappi's business strategy. We balance daily operational focus, whether it be sourcing wood, identifying productivity improvements or fulfilling customer orders, with a long-term view for growth in core markets and expansion through investment in new markets.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sappi North America's 2016 Sustainability Goals: Prosperity

Sustainable Development Goals

A Dialogue with Sappi North America's Sustainability Leadership
Jennifer Miller and Laura Thompson of Sappi North America answer questions on emerging issues in sustainable business practices.

Sustainable Development Goals

A Letter from Sappi North America's CEO and President Mark Gardner
CEO and President of Sappi North America discusses the company's performance against its 2016 sustainability goals.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sappi North America's 2016 Sustainability Goals: Our People
At Sappi North America, we are committed to operating our businesses in a sustainable manner. Together with the 2020Vision, Sappi’s global growth strategy, we use our sustainability goals program to set targets, initiate improvement actions and monitor progress.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sappi North America's 2016 Sustainability Goals: Preserving our Planet
At Sappi North America, we are committed to operating our businesses in a sustainable manner. Together with the 2020Vision, Sappi’s global growth strategy, we use our sustainability goals program to set targets, initiate improvement actions and monitor progress.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Letter from Sappi Limited's Global CEO Steve Binnie
Sappi Limited's global CEO Steve Binnie discusses the state of sustainability at Sappi.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sappi North America Releases 2016 Sustainability Report
Sappi North America, a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper and packaging products, has announced the release of its 2016 Sustainability Report. The report showcases Sappi’s industry leading sustainability performance.
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