Sappi North America Releases 2023 Sustainability Report, Earning Several Awards for Growth and Social Responsibility
Sunday, September 22, 2024 10:45 am
BOSTON, MA (News release) -- Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, released its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting its EcoVadis Platinum sustainability rating for the fourth year in a row an award-winning water-savings project and the second-lowest number of combined lost-time injuries (LTIs) for Sappi employees and contractors working at its facilities. In 2023, Sappi's business and sustainable practices continued to be shaped by the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), aiding in defining its business strategy, with priorities across categories such as clean water and sanitation, renewable and clean energy, economic growth, responsible consumption and production, climate action, and more. "We've continued to work towards our sustainability goals at Sappi North America (SNA), and we always prioritize employee safety, even in times of economic uncertainty and global market challenges. Our teams had unparalleled safety records, earned numerous awards for the Cloquet Mill Effluent TSS Reduction project, saving over 2 million gallons of water, and more," said Mike Haws, President and CEO at SNA. "The commitment from our teams has ensured we continue to move towards our long-term goals and spread positive social and environmental impact within our communities, and globally." Highlights from the report include:
"We are committed to sustainability as a cornerstone of our operations, and the 2023 Sustainability Report reminds us of that pillar of our work," said Wadgaonkar. "A challenging year in our market did not curtail Sappi's dedication to improving, learning and driving change. Our long-term goals remain strong, and I'm eager to see SNA teams continue to reach incredible milestones into 2024 and beyond." To read more of Sappi North America's 2023 Sustainability Report and request a copy, please visit: https://www.sappi.com/sustainability-and-impact.
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