This requires forest certification and a high level of transparency and incorruptible tracking systems. With Project Trado, the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is testing the use of blockchain technology to rein...
Our approach to sustainability is framed in terms of Prosperity, People and Planet — referred to internally as the 3Ps — and is set out in our Sustainability Charter. This in turn is underpinned by the Code of Ethics and our group value statemen...
SpongesA soft and squishy product like a sponge is made from wood fibres. Many household sponges are made from cellulose wood fibres.Wine CorksDid you know there’s a difference between a cork tree and a cork oak? The cork used to create wine stoppe...
“The whole world, as we experience it visually, comes to us through the mystic realm of color.” --Hans Hoffman, Artist Photoreceptors—the rods and cones, in our eyes—assist us in seeing the color. The most common color blindness, Red-Green co...
More than 65 years of monitoring
The world’s oceans are under increasing pressure, which is why it’s important to maintain marine biodiversity. That’s the overarching focus of the Saiccor Mill outfall monitoring programme, which is conducted by...
Forestry work is demanding, with extended hours in harsh outdoor conditions and ever-present safety hazards. These hazards were compounded by the fact that workers’ literacy levels are low and employees who are not proficient in English were expect...
On this decarbonisation journey, we're bringing together the brilliance of technology, the power of nature and the creativity of people. While this is an immense challenge, it is one we are embracing with enthusiasm and steadfast det...
What is forest certification?Forest certification is a well-established tool to ensure that responsible forest management practices are implemented in the forest, and that wood from certified forests can be identified throughout the supply chain. Cer...
As Sappi’s Divisional Nurseries Manager, Wynand De Swardt supervises the supply of more than 55 million plants each year, about 44 million of which are planted on Sappi plantations.Under his leadership, these nurseries today are heated during t...
The Sustainable Forest Initiative (FSI) is a nonprofit organisation that advances sustainability through forest-focused collaboration and manages one of the largest forest certification standards in the world. Nearly 2 300 people and organisations...