Sappi Ltd
Sappi's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Sappi completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Sappi has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sappi's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sappi amounted to 4,708,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sappi decreased by 13.01%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Sappi's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sappi's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sappi were 3,474,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Sappi reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sappi's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 21.83%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sappi's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14.83%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Sappi's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Sappi reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,234,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Sappi reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sappi's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 16.82%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sappi's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sappi 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Sappi use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Sappi reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Sappi's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sappi's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Sappi reported 3,472,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Sappi includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Sappi's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sappi's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Sappi reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,472,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sappi's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sappi 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sappi disclose?
In 2023, Sappi reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Sappi's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Sappi's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,554,000 tCOâ‚‚e (44.77%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 993,000 tCOâ‚‚e (28.61%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 838,000 tCOâ‚‚e (24.14%)
Sappi's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sappi's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Sappi reported a total carbon footprint of 8,180,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.05% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Sappi's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 42.47% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 42.44%.