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Sappi Ltd

Common Name
Sappi
Country
South Africa
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Paper & Paper Products
Employees
611
Ticker
SAP
Exchange
JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Sappi Limited is a globally recognized company primarily engaged in the production and sale of specialized cellulose, packaging and paper products. Originally established in South Africa, Sappi has ex...

Sappi's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, 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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Sappi’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Sappi's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Sappi's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Sappi's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2023
b. Sappi's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2023

Insights into Sappi's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofSappi amounted to4,217,568metric 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).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sappidecreased by 9.54%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Sappi's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e-5%+5%-4%-14%-8%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Sappi's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sappi were 3,287,876 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Sappi reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Sappi's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 25.63%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Sappi's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.15%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Sappi's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Sappi reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 929,692 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Sappi reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Sappi's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have decreased by 40.14%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Sappi's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 14.15% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does Sappi use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Sappi reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Sappi's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240400 k800 k1.2 M1.6 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Sappi's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Sappi reported 3,741,168 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Sappi includes a breakdown across 6of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Sappi's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202401 M2 M3 M4 MtCO2e-16%+4%+8%-8%+9%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Sappi's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Sappi reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,741,168 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

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.a

Has Sappi reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Sappi's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Sappi's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Sappi's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sappi's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sappi disclose?

In 2024, Sappi reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

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 2024, the largest contributors to Sappi's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,573,435 tCOâ‚‚e(42.06%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,321,786 tCOâ‚‚e(35.33%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 796,891 tCOâ‚‚e(21.3%)

Sappi's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(42.1%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(35.3%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(21.3%)

Insights into Sappi’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Sappi reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,287,876 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 5,458 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 602.4 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Sappi's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2,00020,000500,00010,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502,000100,0005,000,000200,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)LJIDPCheng LoongYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,717,279 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,379Scope 1 Intensity: 1,245.25 tCO2e/$MIndah Kiat Pulp & PaperYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,475,287 tCO2eRevenue: $M 52,518,476Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MLLLongchen Paper & PackagingYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,454,738 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,459Scope 1 Intensity: 1,682.37 tCO2e/$MMercer InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 454,602 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,043Scope 1 Intensity: 222.48 tCO2e/$MJJJames CropperYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,399 tCO2eRevenue: $M 130Scope 1 Intensity: 195.36 tCO2e/$MEmpresas CMPCYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,522,902 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,468,867Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MSvenska Cellulosa AktiebolagetYear: 2024Scope 1: 279,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,836Scope 1 Intensity: 152.08 tCO2e/$MNorske SkogYear: 2024Scope 1: 250,372 tCO2eRevenue: $M 814Scope 1 Intensity: 307.47 tCO2e/$MShandong Sun PaperYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,689,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,580Scope 1 Intensity: 1,377.85 tCO2e/$MMondiYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,540,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,679Scope 1 Intensity: 230.58 tCO2e/$MOji HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,791,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,201Scope 1 Intensity: 517.01 tCO2e/$MIIIberpapel GestionYear: 2024Scope 1: 150,574 tCO2eRevenue: $M 248Scope 1 Intensity: 607.49 tCO2e/$MDDDaio PaperYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,227,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,435Scope 1 Intensity: 727.57 tCO2e/$MCPH GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,542 tCO2eRevenue: $M 495Scope 1 Intensity: 27.38 tCO2e/$MPPPabrik Kertas Tjiwi KimiaYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,895,015 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,074Scope 1 Intensity: 1,764.72 tCO2e/$MSuzanoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,533,617 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,673Scope 1 Intensity: 330.20 tCO2e/$MChenming PaperYear: 2023Scope 1: 21,631,434 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,744Scope 1 Intensity: 5,777.63 tCO2e/$MBillerudYear: 2024Scope 1: 686,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,943Scope 1 Intensity: 173.97 tCO2e/$MShanying International HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,760,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,005Scope 1 Intensity: 939.06 tCO2e/$MLee & Man Paper ManufacturingYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,781,277 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,347Scope 1 Intensity: 1,727.17 tCO2e/$MArctic PaperYear: 2024Scope 1: 133,443 tCO2eRevenue: $M 835Scope 1 Intensity: 159.83 tCO2e/$MStora EnsoYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,170,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,417Scope 1 Intensity: 124.25 tCO2e/$MSemapaYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,780,354 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,965Scope 1 Intensity: 1,274.93 tCO2e/$MSappiYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,287,876 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,458Scope 1 Intensity: 602.40 tCO2e/$M

How does Sappi's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Sappi reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 602.4 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 330.2, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Sappi rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Sappi ranked 14 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Sappi is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Sappi's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Sappi reported a total carbon footprint of 7,958,736 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.84% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Sappi's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 47.01% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 41.31%.a

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