Sappi North America Releases 2020 Sustainability Report Highlighting Continued Commitment To Communities And Safety
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 1:45 pm
BOSTON (News release) -- Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, released its 2020 Sustainability Report, illustrating Sappi's continued commitment to sustainable development. The report highlights the ways that Sappi remained innovative and prosperous during the COVID-19 pandemic; its commitment to employee safety and third-party collaborations for sustainability initiatives; and ambitious plans to meet its strategic business goals for 2025. "In 2020, we continued to build on our sustainability commitments and created a foundation of new strategies to tackle our global business goals which will guide us into 2025," said Mike Haws, President and CEO, Sappi North America. "We are confident in our capacity to grow as a business while contributing toward building a circular, sustainable economy." Sustainability Achievements Sappi North America's 2020 results exhibit its commitment to innovation, sustainability and business growth throughout its communities. Highlights from the report include:
Sappi North America's 2025 Goals Sappi Limited's 2020 vision was focused on lowering total energy consumption, reducing waste and increasing certified fiber. For 2025, the company will continue to focus on responsible operations and sourcing, driven by a refreshed corporate brand and purpose as a renewable resources company. Dedicated teams across Sappi evaluated the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) themes and identified seven goals where it can be the most impactful, while addressing broader global concerns. In North America, Sappi is answering the call to help build a better world, in partnership with other global businesses and local communities, to set and achieve ambitious goals for sustainable development. "We are very pleased with Sappi's achievements over the last year during these unprecedented times," said Beth Cormier, Vice President of Research, Development and Sustainability, Sappi North America. "Across our global operations, the Sappi family was able to adapt and create innovative solutions, a testament to our resourceful and hardworking employees. Our expectations remain high that over the next five years we will see continued success in sustainable development globally and in our local communities." To read Sappi North America's full 2020 Sustainability Report and request a copy, please visit: https://www.sappi.com/sustainability-and-impact.
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