Sappi’s global business strategy focuses on growing its business, enhancing trust and driving collaboration and innovation as a sustainable, diversified global woodfibre group. The company has again achieved Platinum, the highest rating in EcoVadis’ sustainability assessment across all three of its manufacturing regions: South Africa, Europe and North America.
Sappi continues to be among the top 1% of the companies worldwide rated by EcoVadis in the manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard category. In 2018-2019, Sappi received the EcoVadis gold medal, which was the highest level until the Platinum category was introduced in 2020.
‘At Sappi, we recognise that sustainability is about investing in people-centric, positive change. We are immensely grateful for the ongoing collaboration with EcoVadis, and we look forward to continuing this strategic approach, regionally and globally, thereby innovating our sustainability efforts in areas where we can have the greatest impact,’ said Tracy Wessels, Group Head of Investor Relations and Sustainability, Sappi.
Understanding that EcoVadis can help Sappi’s suppliers on their own sustainability journey, Sappi partnered with EcoVadis since 2021 to benchmark and assess the sustainability practices of its suppliers. This strengthened Sappi’s ability to identify risks, assess social and environmental performance and encourage commitment to sustainable choices across the value chain. It also aligns with Sappi’s commitment to create shared value, especially in the communities where it operates.
